Docusate sodium Prescribing at LYDDEN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
254
Total Quantity
24.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
LYDDEN SURGERY prescribed 254 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,600 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,600 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.