Docusate sodium Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
728
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 728 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,734 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,734 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.