Docusate sodium Prescribing at GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,752
Total Quantity
147.8K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+372.6%
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES prescribed 1,752 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,505 to the NHS. This is 372.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,752 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,505 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,752 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +372.6% 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.