Docusate sodium Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 318 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,298 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,298 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.