Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEVENSHULME MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
899
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+142.5%
LEVENSHULME MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 899 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,571 to the NHS. This is 142.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,571 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +142.5% 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.