Docusate sodium Prescribing at UPTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,311
Total Quantity
155.2K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+253.6%
UPTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,311 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,238 to the NHS. This is 253.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,238 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +253.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +253.6% 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.