Docusate sodium Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,027
Total Quantity
110.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+177%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,027 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,240 to the NHS. This is 177% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,240 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +177% 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.