Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,525
Total Quantity
110.7K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+311.3%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,525 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,263 to the NHS. This is 311.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,263 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +311.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +311.3% 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.