Docusate sodium Prescribing at HORIZON HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,551
Total Quantity
195.0K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+318.4%
HORIZON HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,551 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,078 to the NHS. This is 318.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,551 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,078 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +318.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,551 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +318.4% 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.