Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+51.3%
THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 561 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 51.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51.3% 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.