Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATON NORRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
655
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+76.7%
HEATON NORRIS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 655 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,859 to the NHS. This is 76.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,950 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,859 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +76.7% 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.