Docusate sodium Prescribing at ANFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+61.3%
ANFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 598 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,598 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,598 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +61.3% 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.