Docusate sodium Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+173.2%
LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,013 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,756 to the NHS. This is 173.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,013 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,756 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,013 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +173.2% 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.