Docusate sodium Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,385
Total Quantity
431.5K
NHS Cost
£32.4K
vs National Avg
+813%
SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,385 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,360 to the NHS. This is 813% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 431,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,360 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +813% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +813% 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.