Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEEDS CITY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
81.4K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+129.3%
LEEDS CITY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,812 to the NHS. This is 129.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,812 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +129.3% 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.