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 Items1,664
Total Quantity214,538
Total NHS Cost£15,173
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+348.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,664 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+348.8% 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.