Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
676
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+82.3%

THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 676 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,190 to the NHS. This is 82.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
62

Prescribing Details

Total Items676
Total Quantity47,433
Total NHS Cost£3,190
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+82.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice676 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+82.3% 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.