Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
639
Total Quantity
108.3K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+72.4%
BRUNEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 639 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,853 to the NHS. This is 72.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,853 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +72.4% 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.