Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE WILLOW TREE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,699
Total Quantity
91.4K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+358.3%

THE WILLOW TREE PRACTICE prescribed 1,699 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,800 to the NHS. This is 358.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,699
Total Quantity91,439
Total NHS Cost£6,800
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+358.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,699 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+358.3% 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.