Docusate sodium Prescribing at WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
394
Total Quantity
23.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+6.3%
WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 394 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,635 to the NHS. This is 6.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,635 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +6.3% 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.