Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-45.8%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 201 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,850 to the NHS. This is 45.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items201
Total Quantity31,090
Total NHS Cost£1,850
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-45.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice201 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-45.8% vs national average
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.