Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HOLTS HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,356
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+265.8%

THE HOLTS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,356 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,664 to the NHS. This is 265.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,356
Total Quantity94,533
Total NHS Cost£6,664
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+265.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,356 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+265.8% vs national average
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.