Docusate sodium Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
620
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+67.2%
LION HEALTH prescribed 620 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,661 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,661 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +67.2% 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.