Docusate sodium Prescribing at BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,057
Total Quantity
123.0K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+185.1%
BARNFIELD HILL SURGERY prescribed 1,057 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,155 to the NHS. This is 185.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,155 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +185.1% 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.