Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROCKWORTH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,257
Total Quantity
149.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+239.1%
BROCKWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,257 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,841 to the NHS. This is 239.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,841 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +239.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +239.1% 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.