Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,031
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+178.1%
HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,031 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,758 to the NHS. This is 178.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,031 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,758 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,031 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +178.1% 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.