Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
368
Total Quantity
34.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-0.7%
BROADSHIRES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 368 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,417 to the NHS. This is 0.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,311 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,417 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -0.7% 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.