Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

208

Total Quantity

17.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-43.9%

WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 208 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,215 to the NHS. This is 43.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	208
Total Quantity	17,150
Total NHS Cost	£1,215
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-43.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	208 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-43.9% 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.