Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTDALE LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
874
Total Quantity
118.7K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+135.7%
WESTDALE LANE SURGERY prescribed 874 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,485 to the NHS. This is 135.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +135.7% 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.