Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROOKVALE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
881
Total Quantity
83.6K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+137.6%
BROOKVALE PRACTICE prescribed 881 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,938 to the NHS. This is 137.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,938 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +137.6% 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.