Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
618
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+66.7%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 618 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,183 to the NHS. This is 66.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 618 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,183 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 618 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +66.7% 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.