Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
103.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+243.1%
WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,272 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,894 to the NHS. This is 243.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,894 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +243.1% 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.