Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROAD OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
44.0K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
BROAD OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 563 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,255 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,255 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.