Docusate sodium Prescribing at DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
504
Total Quantity
39.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 504 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,666 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
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,666 |
| Presentations | 3 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.