Docusate sodium Prescribing at GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
872
Total Quantity
85.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+135.2%
GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 872 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,238 to the NHS. This is 135.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 872 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,238 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 872 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +135.2% 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.