Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
273
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-26.4%
WEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 273 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,804 to the NHS. This is 26.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,179 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,804 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -26.4% 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.