Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
109.2K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+121.2%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 820 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,105 to the NHS. This is 121.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,105 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +121.2% 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.