Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEAVITREE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

635

Total Quantity

54.5K

NHS Cost

£3.8K

vs National Avg

+71.3%

HEAVITREE PRACTICE prescribed 635 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,771 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	635
Total Quantity	54,456
Total NHS Cost	£3,771
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+71.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	635 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+71.3% 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.