Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOUTHLANDS MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,469
Total Quantity
92.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+296.2%
SOUTHLANDS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,469 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,454 to the NHS. This is 296.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,469 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,495 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,454 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +296.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,469 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +296.2% 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.