Docusate sodium Prescribing at HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
66.0K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+74%
HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,693 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,693 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.