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 Items | 1,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,884 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +249.6% 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.