Docusate sodium Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
548
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+47.8%
POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 548 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,078 to the NHS. This is 47.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 548 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,078 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 548 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +47.8% 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.