Docusate sodium Prescribing at LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,017
Total Quantity
98.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+174.3%
LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,017 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,360 to the NHS. This is 174.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,360 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +174.3% 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.