Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEART OF BATH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,812
Total Quantity
98.0K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+388.8%
HEART OF BATH prescribed 1,812 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,741 to the NHS. This is 388.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,741 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +388.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +388.8% 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.