Docusate sodium Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
64.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 650 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,058 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,058 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.