Docusate sodium Prescribing at WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
759
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+104.7%
WANSTEAD PLACE SURGERY prescribed 759 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,108 to the NHS. This is 104.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 759 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,108 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 759 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +104.7% 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.