Docusate sodium Prescribing at MERSTOW GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,373
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+270.3%
MERSTOW GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,373 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,027 to the NHS. This is 270.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,027 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +270.3% 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.