Docusate sodium Prescribing at LATHAM HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
650
Total Quantity
66.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
LATHAM HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 650 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,187 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
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,187 |
| 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.