Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
54.4K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+48.1%
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 549 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,061 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 549 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,061 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 549 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +48.1% 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.