Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 431 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,322 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,823 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,322 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.