Docusate sodium Prescribing at HINGHAM SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

133

Total Quantity

21.4K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

-64.1%

HINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 133 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,895 to the NHS. This is 64.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	133
Total Quantity	21,410
Total NHS Cost	£1,895
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-64.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	133 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-64.1% 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.