Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
926
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+149.8%
WEST RAINTON SURGERY prescribed 926 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,777 to the NHS. This is 149.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,777 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +149.8% 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.