Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
812
Total Quantity
92.2K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+119%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 812 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,241 to the NHS. This is 119% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,241 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +119% 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.