Docusate sodium Prescribing at POCKLINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
578
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+55.9%
POCKLINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 578 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,272 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,272 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.