Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE BROADWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+87.2%
THE BROADWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 694 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,701 to the NHS. This is 87.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,701 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +87.2% 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.