Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-12.6%
THE HEATH SURGERY prescribed 324 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,999 to the NHS. This is 12.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,999 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -12.6% 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.