Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

24.8K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

-35.3%

SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,023 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	24,840
Total NHS Cost	£2,023
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	-35.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-35.3% 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.