Docusate sodium Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
307
Total Quantity
22.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-17.2%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 307 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,558 to the NHS. This is 17.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,558 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -17.2% 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.