Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 403 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,847 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,847 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.