Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELLINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
221
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-40.4%
WELLINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 221 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,638 to the NHS. This is 40.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,638 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -40.4% 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.