Docusate sodium Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
46.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+91.2%
NELSON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 709 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,099 to the NHS. This is 91.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,099 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +91.2% 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.