Docusate sodium Prescribing at ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+23.3%
ECCLESFIELD GROUP PRACT prescribed 457 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,863 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,588 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,863 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.