Docusate sodium Prescribing at LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
419
Total Quantity
80.6K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+13%
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE prescribed 419 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,432 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,432 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +13% 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.