Docusate sodium Prescribing at 168 MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,042
Total Quantity
255.6K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+450.8%
168 MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,042 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,350 to the NHS. This is 450.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,350 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +450.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +450.8% 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.