Docusate sodium Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

980

Total Quantity

67.4K

NHS Cost

£4.8K

vs National Avg

+164.3%

LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 980 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,757 to the NHS. This is 164.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	980
Total Quantity	67,360
Total NHS Cost	£4,757
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+164.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	980 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+164.3% 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.