Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,296
Total Quantity
114.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+249.6%

BIRBECK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,296 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,884 to the NHS. This is 249.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
102

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,296
Total Quantity114,634
Total NHS Cost£7,884
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+249.6%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,296 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+249.6% vs national average
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.