Docusate sodium Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,144

Total Quantity

145.2K

NHS Cost

£8.9K

vs National Avg

+208.6%

BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,144 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,915 to the NHS. This is 208.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,144
Total Quantity	145,236
Total NHS Cost	£8,915
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+208.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,144 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+208.6% 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.