Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWBOLD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
398
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+7.4%
NEWBOLD SURGERY prescribed 398 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,480 to the NHS. This is 7.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,474 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,480 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +7.4% 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.