Docusate sodium Prescribing at GUIDEPOST MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,258
Total Quantity
108.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+239.3%
GUIDEPOST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,258 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,489 to the NHS. This is 239.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,489 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +239.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +239.3% 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.