Docusate sodium Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
805
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 805 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,114 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,114 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.