Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
33.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 504 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,832 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,832 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.