Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
209
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-43.6%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 209 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,547 to the NHS. This is 43.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,547 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -43.6% 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.