Docusate sodium Prescribing at WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

785

Total Quantity

43.2K

NHS Cost

£3.1K

vs National Avg

+111.7%

WINCHMORE HILL PRACTICE prescribed 785 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,076 to the NHS. This is 111.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	785
Total Quantity	43,187
Total NHS Cost	£3,076
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+111.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	785 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+111.7% 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.