Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
316
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-14.8%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 316 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,993 to the NHS. This is 14.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,993 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -14.8% 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.