Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
256
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-30.9%
THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 256 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,783 to the NHS. This is 30.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,783 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -30.9% 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.