Docusate sodium Prescribing at HOYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
582
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+57%
HOYLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 582 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,521 to the NHS. This is 57% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,521 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +57% 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.