Docusate sodium Prescribing at ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
882
Total Quantity
95.4K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+137.9%
ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 882 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,590 to the NHS. This is 137.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,590 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +137.9% 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.