Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,192

Total Quantity

66.4K

NHS Cost

£4.6K

vs National Avg

+221.5%

VILLAGE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,192 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,614 to the NHS. This is 221.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

120

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

102

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,192
Total Quantity	66,376
Total NHS Cost	£4,614
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+221.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,192 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+221.5% 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.