Docusate sodium Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
462
Total Quantity
38.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+24.6%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 462 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,590 to the NHS. This is 24.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,590 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +24.6% 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.