Docusate sodium Prescribing at EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
890
Total Quantity
81.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+140.1%
EYNSHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 890 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,543 to the NHS. This is 140.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,487 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,543 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +140.1% 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.