Docusate sodium Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
609
Total Quantity
81.2K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+64.3%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 609 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,175 to the NHS. This is 64.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,175 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +64.3% 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.