Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BRIDGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
42.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
THE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 503 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,946 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,946 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.