Docusate sodium Prescribing at MORETON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,751
Total Quantity
169.6K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+372.3%
MORETON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,751 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,546 to the NHS. This is 372.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,561 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,546 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +372.3% 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.