Docusate sodium Prescribing at LONGLEVENS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
997
Total Quantity
91.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+168.9%
LONGLEVENS SURGERY prescribed 997 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,588 to the NHS. This is 168.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,588 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +168.9% 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.