Docusate sodium Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,087
Total Quantity
313.4K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+1002.4%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,087 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,173 to the NHS. This is 1002.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
295
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 313,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,173 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1002.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1002.4% 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.