Docusate sodium Prescribing at HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
24.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-28.8%

HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 264 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,639 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items264
Total Quantity24,290
Total NHS Cost£1,639
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-28.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice264 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-28.8% vs national average
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.