Docusate sodium Prescribing at BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
123
Total Quantity
9,042
NHS Cost
£638
vs National Avg
-66.8%

BURSCOUGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 123 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £638 to the NHS. This is 66.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items123
Total Quantity9,042
Total NHS Cost£638
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-66.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice123 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-66.8% vs national average
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.