Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST WALK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
569
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+53.5%
WEST WALK SURGERY prescribed 569 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,537 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,537 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +53.5% 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.