Docusate sodium Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,044
Total Quantity
108.0K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+181.6%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,044 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,173 to the NHS. This is 181.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,173 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +181.6% 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.