Docusate sodium Prescribing at LONG LANE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
32.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-6.9%
LONG LANE SURGERY prescribed 345 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,484 to the NHS. This is 6.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,484 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -6.9% 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.