Docusate sodium Prescribing at SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+100.4%
SHIREHAMPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 743 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,043 to the NHS. This is 100.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,043 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +100.4% 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.