Docusate sodium Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
770
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+107.7%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 770 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,850 to the NHS. This is 107.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,850 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +107.7% 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.