Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST PARK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,935
Total Quantity
195.6K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+421.9%
WEST PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,935 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,815 to the NHS. This is 421.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,935 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,815 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +421.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,935 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +421.9% 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.