Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,738
Total Quantity
171.0K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+368.8%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,738 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,599 to the NHS. This is 368.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,599 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +368.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +368.8% 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.