Docusate sodium Prescribing at PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,143
Total Quantity
343.1K
NHS Cost
£22.3K
vs National Avg
+747.8%
PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,143 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,317 to the NHS. This is 747.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,317 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +747.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +747.8% 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.