Docusate sodium Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,009
Total Quantity
158.8K
NHS Cost
£10.4K
vs National Avg
+441.9%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,009 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,424 to the NHS. This is 441.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 158,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,424 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +441.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +441.9% 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.