Docusate sodium Prescribing at DOUGLAS GROVE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

139

Total Quantity

10.6K

NHS Cost

£782

vs National Avg

-62.5%

DOUGLAS GROVE SURGERY prescribed 139 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £782 to the NHS. This is 62.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	139
Total Quantity	10,616
Total NHS Cost	£782
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-62.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	139 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-62.5% 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.