Docusate sodium Prescribing at PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,164

Total Quantity

97.8K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+214%

PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,164 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,245 to the NHS. This is 214% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

118

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

129

Jun 2026

114

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,164
Total Quantity	97,793
Total NHS Cost	£7,245
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+214%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,164 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+214% 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.