Docusate sodium Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,808
Total Quantity
228.9K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+657.4%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,808 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,207 to the NHS. This is 657.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,207 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +657.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +657.4% 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.