Docusate sodium Prescribing at BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,021
Total Quantity
133.7K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+445.1%

BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,021 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,396 to the NHS. This is 445.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
178

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,021
Total Quantity133,688
Total NHS Cost£9,396
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+445.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,021 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+445.1% vs national average
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.