Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARSDEN MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,931
Total Quantity
379.4K
NHS Cost
£25.2K
vs National Avg
+1230%
MARSDEN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,931 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,165 to the NHS. This is 1230% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,931 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 379,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,165 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1230% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,931 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1230% 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.