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 Items | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,866 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +313.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +313.8% 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.