Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
102.0K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+314.8%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,538 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,611 to the NHS. This is 314.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,611 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +314.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +314.8% 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.