Docusate sodium Prescribing at HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
467
Total Quantity
67.4K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+26%
HAUGHTON THORNLEY MEDICAL CENTRES prescribed 467 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,149 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,149 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +26% 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.