Docusate sodium Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
705
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+90.2%
GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 705 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,366 to the NHS. This is 90.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,058 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,366 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +90.2% 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.