Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEARTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
517
Total Quantity
61.2K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+39.5%
HEARTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 517 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,293 to the NHS. This is 39.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +39.5% 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.