Docusate sodium Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
842
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+127.1%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 842 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,762 to the NHS. This is 127.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,762 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +127.1% 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.