Docusate sodium Prescribing at DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,712
Total Quantity
161.7K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+631.5%
DEERNESS PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,712 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,392 to the NHS. This is 631.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,392 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +631.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +631.5% 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.