Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+15.4%
THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 428 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,615 to the NHS. This is 15.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,615 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +15.4% 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.