Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRTLE VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
126
Total Quantity
21.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-66%

BIRTLE VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 126 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 66% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items126
Total Quantity20,981
Total NHS Cost£1,262
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-66%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice126 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-66% 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.