Docusate sodium Prescribing at CHISWICK HEALTH PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

172

Total Quantity

9,848

NHS Cost

£766

vs National Avg

-53.6%

CHISWICK HEALTH PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £766 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	172
Total Quantity	9,848
Total NHS Cost	£766
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-53.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	172 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-53.6% 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.