Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

578

Total Quantity

90.5K

NHS Cost

£7.2K

vs National Avg

+55.9%

THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES prescribed 578 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,222 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	578
Total Quantity	90,450
Total NHS Cost	£7,222
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+55.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	578 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+55.9% vs national average

Explore More

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.