Docusate sodium Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,557
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+320%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 1,557 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,235 to the NHS. This is 320% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,557 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,235 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +320% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,557 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +320% 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.