Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
128.3K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+97.2%
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 731 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,384 to the NHS. This is 97.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,384 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +97.2% 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.