Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,130
Total Quantity
422.4K
NHS Cost
£26.4K
vs National Avg
+744.3%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,130 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,362 to the NHS. This is 744.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 422,423 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,362 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +744.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +744.3% 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.