Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
799
Total Quantity
83.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+115.5%
WEST QUAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 799 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,416 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,416 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +115.5% 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.