Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST LEONARDS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,005

Total Quantity

56.2K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

+171.1%

ST LEONARDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,005 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,085 to the NHS. This is 171.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,005
Total Quantity	56,232
Total NHS Cost	£4,085
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+171.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,005 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+171.1% 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.