Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE MWH PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
THE MWH PRACTICE prescribed 446 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,087 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,087 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.