Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
718
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+93.7%
THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 718 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,725 to the NHS. This is 93.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 718 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,189 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,725 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 718 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +93.7% 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.