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 Items | 1,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,109 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,118 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +207.8% 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.