Docusate sodium Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,566
Total Quantity
248.8K
NHS Cost
£17.2K
vs National Avg
+592.1%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,566 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,167 to the NHS. This is 592.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,167 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +592.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +592.1% 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.