Docusate sodium Prescribing at THORNBROOK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
561
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+51.3%
THORNBROOK SURGERY prescribed 561 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,801 to the NHS. This is 51.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,801 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51.3% 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.