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 Items2,218
Total Quantity170,104
Total NHS Cost£11,647
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+498.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,218 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+498.3% vs national average
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.