Docusate sodium Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
807
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+117.7%
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 807 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,174 to the NHS. This is 117.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,920 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,174 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.7% 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.