Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUNBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
681
Total Quantity
68.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+83.7%
SUNBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 681 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,301 to the NHS. This is 83.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,437 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,301 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +83.7% 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.