Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£969
vs National Avg
-16.9%

UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 308 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £969 to the NHS. This is 16.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items308
Total Quantity12,819
Total NHS Cost£969
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-16.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice308 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-16.9% 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.