Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
947
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+155.4%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 947 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,618 to the NHS. This is 155.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 947 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,618 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 947 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +155.4% 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.