Docusate sodium Prescribing at EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,278
Total Quantity
116.1K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+244.7%
EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,278 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,053 to the NHS. This is 244.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,278 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,053 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +244.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,278 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +244.7% 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.