Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIGHTOWN VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
HIGHTOWN VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 431 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,406 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,406 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.