Docusate sodium Prescribing at LANGBANK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+78%
LANGBANK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 660 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,123 to the NHS. This is 78% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,123 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +78% 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.