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 Items1,031
Total Quantity60,777
Total NHS Cost£4,758
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+178.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,031 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+178.1% vs national average
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.