Docusate sodium Prescribing at GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
947
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+155.4%
GREAT LUMLEY SURGERY prescribed 947 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,338 to the NHS. This is 155.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 947 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,338 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 947 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +155.4% 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.