Docusate sodium Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,124
Total Quantity
93.3K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+203.2%
HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,124 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,843 to the NHS. This is 203.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,843 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +203.2% 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.