Docusate sodium Prescribing at VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,165
Total Quantity
247.5K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+484%

VILLAGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 2,165 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,780 to the NHS. This is 484% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
194

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,165
Total Quantity247,514
Total NHS Cost£19,780
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+484%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,165 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+484% 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.