Docusate sodium Prescribing at BROOM LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,407
Total Quantity
287.9K
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+549.2%
BROOM LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,407 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,384 to the NHS. This is 549.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,384 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +549.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +549.2% 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.