Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRINNINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,202
Total Quantity
136.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+224.2%
BRINNINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,202 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,687 to the NHS. This is 224.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,687 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +224.2% 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.