Docusate sodium Prescribing at UNION BRAE & NORHAM PRAC
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
906
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+144.4%
UNION BRAE & NORHAM PRAC prescribed 906 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,877 to the NHS. This is 144.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,877 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +144.4% 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.