Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,525
Total Quantity
98.9K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+311.3%
NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,525 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,869 to the NHS. This is 311.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,525 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,869 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +311.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,525 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +311.3% 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.