Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWGATE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
997
Total Quantity
103.6K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+168.9%
NEWGATE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 997 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,997 to the NHS. This is 168.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,997 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +168.9% 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.