Docusate sodium Prescribing at LONG SUTTON MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
777
Total Quantity
43.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+109.6%
LONG SUTTON MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 777 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,223 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,223 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +109.6% 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.