Docusate sodium Prescribing at LANTERN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
522
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+40.8%
LANTERN SURGERY prescribed 522 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,910 to the NHS. This is 40.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,910 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +40.8% 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.