Docusate sodium Prescribing at HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
301
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
HEYWOOD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 301 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,619 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.