Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
688
Total Quantity
37.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 688 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,740 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 688 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,740 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 688 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.