Docusate sodium Prescribing at WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,664
Total Quantity
214.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+348.8%
WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,664 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,173 to the NHS. This is 348.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,664 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,173 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +348.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,664 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +348.8% 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.