Docusate sodium Prescribing at GPS HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,810
Total Quantity
447.0K
NHS Cost
£30.4K
vs National Avg
+927.7%
GPS HEALTHCARE prescribed 3,810 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,391 to the NHS. This is 927.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,391 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +927.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +927.7% 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.