Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST VIEW MILLENIUM SURGERY A

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,030
Total Quantity
105.2K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+177.8%

WEST VIEW MILLENIUM SURGERY A prescribed 1,030 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,590 to the NHS. This is 177.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,030
Total Quantity105,157
Total NHS Cost£7,590
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+177.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,030 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+177.8% vs national average
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.