Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,998
Total Quantity
132.6K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+438.9%
THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,998 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,168 to the NHS. This is 438.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,998 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,594 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +438.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,998 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +438.9% 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.