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 Items | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,620 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +513.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +513.6% 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.