Docusate sodium Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
284
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-23.4%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 284 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 23.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,847 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -23.4% 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.