Docusate sodium Prescribing at WELL CLOSE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,863
Total Quantity
136.4K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+402.5%
WELL CLOSE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,863 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,502 to the NHS. This is 402.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,502 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +402.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +402.5% 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.