Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
636
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+71.5%
THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 636 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,539 to the NHS. This is 71.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,539 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +71.5% 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.