Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
859
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+131.7%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 859 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,237 to the NHS. This is 131.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,237 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +131.7% 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.