Docusate sodium Prescribing at BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
529
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 529 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,256 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 529 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,256 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 529 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.