Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,655
Total Quantity
300.3K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+346.4%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,655 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,414 to the NHS. This is 346.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,414 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +346.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +346.4% 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.