Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWHALL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
609
Total Quantity
63.5K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+64.3%
NEWHALL SURGERY prescribed 609 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,554 to the NHS. This is 64.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,554 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +64.3% 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.