Docusate sodium Prescribing at HAZELDENE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
116.2K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+77.2%
HAZELDENE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 657 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,219 to the NHS. This is 77.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,219 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +77.2% 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.