Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

151

Total Quantity

9,720

NHS Cost

£655

vs National Avg

-59.3%

LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 151 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £655 to the NHS. This is 59.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	151
Total Quantity	9,720
Total NHS Cost	£655
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-59.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	151 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-59.3% 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.