Docusate sodium Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
2,098
Total Quantity
147.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+465.9%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,098 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,806 to the NHS. This is 465.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
195

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,098
Total Quantity147,493
Total NHS Cost£9,806
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+465.9%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,098 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+465.9% 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.