Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
794
Total Quantity
80.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+114.2%
WESTBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 794 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,209 to the NHS. This is 114.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,209 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +114.2% 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.