Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
98.3K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+189.4%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,073 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,772 to the NHS. This is 189.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,772 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +189.4% 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.