Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
736
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+98.5%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 736 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,157 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,529 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,157 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +98.5% 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.