Docusate sodium Prescribing at LOFTHOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
648
Total Quantity
38.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+74.8%
LOFTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 648 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,813 to the NHS. This is 74.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 648 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,813 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 648 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +74.8% 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.