Docusate sodium Prescribing at LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
672
Total Quantity
81.7K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
LIVERPOOL RD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 672 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,429 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,429 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.