Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
209
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-43.6%
NEW STREET & NETHERTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 209 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,036 to the NHS. This is 43.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,437 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,036 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -43.6% 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.