Docusate sodium Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+62.9%
LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 604 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,477 to the NHS. This is 62.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,477 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +62.9% 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.