Docusate sodium Prescribing at LAWTON HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,409
Total Quantity
131.5K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+280.1%
LAWTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,409 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,549 to the NHS. This is 280.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,409 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,549 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,409 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +280.1% 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.