Docusate sodium Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
437
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+17.9%
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 437 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,588 to the NHS. This is 17.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,588 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.9% 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.