Docusate sodium Prescribing at HASTINGS HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+5.7%
HASTINGS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 392 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,398 to the NHS. This is 5.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,398 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +5.7% 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.