Docusate sodium Prescribing at LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

16.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-40.1%

LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 222 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,184 to the NHS. This is 40.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	222
Total Quantity	16,888
Total NHS Cost	£1,184
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-40.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-40.1% 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.