Docusate sodium Prescribing at CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,683
Total Quantity
169.5K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+354%
CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,683 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,397 to the NHS. This is 354% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,683 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,529 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,397 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +354% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,683 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +354% 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.