Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
35.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+21.1%
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 449 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,348 to the NHS. This is 21.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,348 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +21.1% 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.