Docusate sodium Prescribing at DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,139
Total Quantity
184.7K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+477%

DINNINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,139 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,723 to the NHS. This is 477% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
189

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,139
Total Quantity184,684
Total NHS Cost£18,723
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+477%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,139 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+477% vs national average
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.