Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,458
Total Quantity
328.8K
NHS Cost
£22.9K
vs National Avg
+832.7%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 3,458 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,893 to the NHS. This is 832.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 328,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,893 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +832.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +832.7% 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.