Docusate sodium Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,049
Total Quantity
134.3K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+182.9%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,049 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,429 to the NHS. This is 182.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,049 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,429 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,049 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +182.9% 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.