Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
990
Total Quantity
61.4K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+167%
CHASTLETON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 990 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,382 to the NHS. This is 167% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,382 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +167% 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.