Docusate sodium Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,124

Total Quantity

78.5K

NHS Cost

£5.6K

vs National Avg

+203.2%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,124 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,620 to the NHS. This is 203.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

117

Jun 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,124
Total Quantity	78,486
Total NHS Cost	£5,620
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+203.2%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,124 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+203.2% 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.