Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
37.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+54%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 571 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,511 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,511 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.