Docusate sodium Prescribing at HORFIELD HC

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,141
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+207.8%

HORFIELD HC prescribed 1,141 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,118 to the NHS. This is 207.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,141
Total Quantity71,109
Total NHS Cost£5,118
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+207.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,141 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+207.8% 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.