Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-57.9%
WHITLEY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 156 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,066 to the NHS. This is 57.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,066 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -57.9% 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.