Docusate sodium Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
289
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£927
vs National Avg
-22%
GP AT HAND prescribed 289 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £927 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £927 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.