Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
792
Total Quantity
136.6K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+113.6%
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 792 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,053 to the NHS. This is 113.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,053 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +113.6% 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.