Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITEHALL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
612
Total Quantity
81.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+65.1%
WHITEHALL SURGERY prescribed 612 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,839 to the NHS. This is 65.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 612 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,839 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 612 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +65.1% 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.