Docusate sodium Prescribing at BREDBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
264
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-28.8%
BREDBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 264 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,229 to the NHS. This is 28.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,229 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -28.8% 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.