Docusate sodium Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
289
Total Quantity
16.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-22%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 289 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,175 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,175 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.