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 Items468
Total Quantity30,663
Total NHS Cost£2,519
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+26.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice468 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+26.2% vs national average
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.