Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
628
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+69.4%
BRINSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 628 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,379 to the NHS. This is 69.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 628 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,798 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,379 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 628 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +69.4% 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.