Docusate sodium Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,783
Total Quantity
157.9K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+650.7%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,783 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,208 to the NHS. This is 650.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 157,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,208 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +650.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +650.7% 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.