Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,323
Total Quantity
89.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+256.9%

WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,323 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,110 to the NHS. This is 256.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,323
Total Quantity89,829
Total NHS Cost£6,110
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+256.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,323 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+256.9% vs national average
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.