Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEATON ROAD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,531
Total Quantity
116.4K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+313%

HEATON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,531 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,417 to the NHS. This is 313% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,531
Total Quantity116,390
Total NHS Cost£7,417
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+313%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,531 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+313% 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.