Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MAGNA GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,338
Total Quantity
127.2K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+260.9%
THE MAGNA GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,338 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,955 to the NHS. This is 260.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,955 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +260.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +260.9% 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.