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 Items | 2,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 247,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,780 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +484% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +484% 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.