Docusate sodium Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,275
Total Quantity
230.4K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+513.6%

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 2,275 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,620 to the NHS. This is 513.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
181

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,275
Total Quantity230,434
Total NHS Cost£15,620
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+513.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,275 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+513.6% vs national average
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.