Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,389
Total Quantity
152.3K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+274.7%
ST GEORGES MED PRACTICE prescribed 1,389 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,596 to the NHS. This is 274.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,596 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +274.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +274.7% 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.