Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
632
Total Quantity
32.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
THE LIMEHOUSE PRACTICE prescribed 632 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,394 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 632 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,394 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 632 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.