Docusate sodium Prescribing at MY HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
343
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
MY HEALTH GROUP prescribed 343 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,275 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,275 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.