Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
30.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
BEXLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 468 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,519 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,519 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.