Docusate sodium Prescribing at ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,347
Total Quantity
217.3K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+802.8%
ALNWICK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,347 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,192 to the NHS. This is 802.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,192 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +802.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +802.8% 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.