Docusate sodium Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,088
Total Quantity
163.8K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+463.2%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 2,088 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,031 to the NHS. This is 463.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,088 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,031 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +463.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,088 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +463.2% 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.