Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
70.1K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+77.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 657 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,706 to the NHS. This is 77.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,706 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +77.2% 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.