Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPWELL STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
469
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+26.5%
UPWELL STREET SURGERY prescribed 469 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,136 to the NHS. This is 26.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,136 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26.5% 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.