Docusate sodium Prescribing at LINTHORPE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,151

Total Quantity

94.4K

NHS Cost

£6.6K

vs National Avg

+210.5%

LINTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 1,151 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,580 to the NHS. This is 210.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

110

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

109

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,151
Total Quantity	94,377
Total NHS Cost	£6,580
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+210.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,151 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+210.5% 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.