Docusate sodium Prescribing at WETMORE ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
545
Total Quantity
45.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+47%
WETMORE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 545 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,221 to the NHS. This is 47% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,411 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,221 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +47% 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.