Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
937
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+152.7%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 937 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,718 to the NHS. This is 152.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,718 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +152.7% 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.