Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
853
Total Quantity
76.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+130.1%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 853 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,365 to the NHS. This is 130.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,365 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +130.1% 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.