Docusate sodium Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£866
vs National Avg
-31.2%
HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 255 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £866 to the NHS. This is 31.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £866 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -31.2% 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.