Docusate sodium Prescribing at LINGHOLME HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
219
Total Quantity
20.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-40.9%
LINGHOLME HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 219 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 40.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,441 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -40.9% 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.