Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,218
Total Quantity
170.1K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+498.3%
THE GROVE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,218 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,647 to the NHS. This is 498.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,647 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +498.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +498.3% 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.