Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
759
Total Quantity
53.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+104.7%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 759 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,707 to the NHS. This is 104.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 759 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,670 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,707 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 759 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +104.7% 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.