Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST LODGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
924
Total Quantity
81.2K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+149.2%
WEST LODGE SURGERY prescribed 924 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,607 to the NHS. This is 149.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,213 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,607 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +149.2% 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.