Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
890
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+140.1%
WOMBWELL GMS PRACTICE prescribed 890 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,479 to the NHS. This is 140.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,479 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +140.1% 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.