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 Items | 2,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,806 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +465.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +465.9% 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.