Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
706
Total Quantity
104.7K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+90.4%
WESTCROFT HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 706 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,618 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 706 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,618 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 706 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +90.4% 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.