Docusate sodium Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
51.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+74%
MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,728 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,793 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,728 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.