Docusate sodium Prescribing at COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

214

Total Quantity

18.6K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

-42.3%

COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES prescribed 214 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,321 to the NHS. This is 42.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	214
Total Quantity	18,596
Total NHS Cost	£1,321
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-42.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	214 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-42.3% 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.