Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,135
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+206.1%
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,135 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,344 to the NHS. This is 206.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,344 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +206.1% 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.