Docusate sodium Prescribing at MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,620
Total Quantity
320.7K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+606.7%

MARINE LAKE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,620 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,916 to the NHS. This is 606.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
227

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,620
Total Quantity320,719
Total NHS Cost£21,916
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+606.7%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,620 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+606.7% vs national average
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.