Docusate sodium Prescribing at HAWKESLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
550
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+48.4%
HAWKESLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 550 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,764 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,764 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.