Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,173

Total Quantity

80.3K

NHS Cost

£5.2K

vs National Avg

+216.4%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,173 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,231 to the NHS. This is 216.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

108

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,173
Total Quantity	80,272
Total NHS Cost	£5,231
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+216.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,173 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+216.4% 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.