Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+25.2%
NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 464 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,397 to the NHS. This is 25.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,397 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +25.2% 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.