Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
277
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-25.3%
BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 277 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,736 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,736 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -25.3% 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.