Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,686
Total Quantity
133.6K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+624.5%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,686 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,709 to the NHS. This is 624.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,709 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +624.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +624.5% 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.