Docusate sodium Prescribing at LIMEFIELD ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
6,174
NHS Cost
£463
vs National Avg
-86%

LIMEFIELD ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 52 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £463 to the NHS. This is 86% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity6,174
Total NHS Cost£463
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-86%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-86% vs national average
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.