Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HAMILTON PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

288

Total Quantity

37.1K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

-22.3%

THE HAMILTON PRACTICE prescribed 288 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,599 to the NHS. This is 22.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	288
Total Quantity	37,148
Total NHS Cost	£2,599
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-22.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	288 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-22.3% 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.