Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
592
Total Quantity
41.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 592 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,637 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,637 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.