Docusate sodium Prescribing at URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,534
Total Quantity
131.3K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+313.8%

URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,534 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,866 to the NHS. This is 313.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,534
Total Quantity131,281
Total NHS Cost£8,866
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+313.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,534 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+313.8% 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.