Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
29.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+20.8%
THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 448 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,066 to the NHS. This is 20.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,066 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +20.8% 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.