Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST VIEW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
546
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+47.3%
WEST VIEW SURGERY prescribed 546 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,602 to the NHS. This is 47.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,602 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +47.3% 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.