Docusate sodium Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,098

Total Quantity

89.1K

NHS Cost

£6.3K

vs National Avg

+196.2%

WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,098 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,336 to the NHS. This is 196.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,098
Total Quantity	89,058
Total NHS Cost	£6,336
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+196.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,098 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+196.2% 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.