Docusate sodium Prescribing at GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
GROVE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 400 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,744 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,720 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,744 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.