Docusate sodium Prescribing at HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+54%
HAMPSTEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 571 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,472 to the NHS. This is 54% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,472 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +54% 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.