Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
29.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+28.9%
HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 478 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,853 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,853 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.