Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRIERLEY PARK MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,863
Total Quantity
193.3K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+402.5%

BRIERLEY PARK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,863 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,841 to the NHS. This is 402.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,863
Total Quantity193,335
Total NHS Cost£13,841
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+402.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,863 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+402.5% vs national average
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.