Docusate sodium Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

917

Total Quantity

32.7K

NHS Cost

£2.5K

vs National Avg

+147.3%

PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 917 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,478 to the NHS. This is 147.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

112

Prescribing Details

Total Items	917
Total Quantity	32,707
Total NHS Cost	£2,478
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+147.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	917 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+147.3% 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.