Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
607
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 607 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,623 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 607 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,623 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 607 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.