Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
805
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+117.1%
WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 805 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,832 to the NHS. This is 117.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,832 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.1% 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.