Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
THE BRIMINGTON SURGERY prescribed 512 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,020 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,020 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.