Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,028
Total Quantity
317.1K
NHS Cost
£19.4K
vs National Avg
+447%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 2,028 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,385 to the NHS. This is 447% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,385 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +447% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +447% 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.