Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
528
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+42.4%
THE LAKESIDE SURGERY prescribed 528 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,750 to the NHS. This is 42.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,750 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +42.4% 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.