Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
75.6K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+227.7%
THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,215 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,279 to the NHS. This is 227.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,279 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +227.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +227.7% 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.