Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GARTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
867
Total Quantity
65.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+133.9%
THE GARTH prescribed 867 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,785 to the NHS. This is 133.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,785 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +133.9% 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.