Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,970
Total Quantity
228.1K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+431.4%
SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,970 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,848 to the NHS. This is 431.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,848 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +431.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +431.4% 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.