Docusate sodium Prescribing at LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 318 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,224 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.