Docusate sodium Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
111.5K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+116.6%
DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 803 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,974 to the NHS. This is 116.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,521 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,974 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +116.6% 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.