Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,176
Total Quantity
69.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+217.2%
UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,176 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,930 to the NHS. This is 217.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,930 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +217.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +217.2% 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.