Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRIDGE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,103
Total Quantity
126.9K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+197.5%
BRIDGE ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,103 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,736 to the NHS. This is 197.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,851 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,736 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +197.5% 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.