Docusate sodium Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
626
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+68.9%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 626 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,806 to the NHS. This is 68.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,216 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,806 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +68.9% 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.