Docusate sodium Prescribing at STAINES HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
389
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+4.9%
STAINES HEALTH GROUP prescribed 389 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 4.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +4.9% 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.