Docusate sodium Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
306
Total Quantity
21.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 306 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,691 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,691 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.