Docusate sodium Prescribing at GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
472
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+27.3%
GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 472 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,977 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 472 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,977 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 472 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +27.3% 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.