Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
932
Total Quantity
94.3K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+151.4%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 932 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,400 to the NHS. This is 151.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 932 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,400 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 932 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +151.4% 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.