Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURNLEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
205
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£983
vs National Avg
-44.7%
BURNLEY PRACTICE prescribed 205 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £983 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £983 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 205 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.