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 Items1,738
Total Quantity170,967
Total NHS Cost£11,599
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+368.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,738 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+368.8% vs national average
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.