Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,834
Total Quantity
139.9K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+394.7%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,834 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,170 to the NHS. This is 394.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,170 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +394.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +394.7% 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.