Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
435
Total Quantity
52.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+17.3%
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 435 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,557 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 435 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,557 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 435 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.3% 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.