Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
315
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-15%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 315 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,108 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,108 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -15% 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.