Docusate sodium Prescribing at UNDERWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,285
Total Quantity
115.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+246.6%
UNDERWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,285 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,534 to the NHS. This is 246.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,285 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,241 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,534 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,285 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +246.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.