Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
224
Total Quantity
13.1K
NHS Cost
£918
vs National Avg
-39.6%
NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE prescribed 224 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £918 to the NHS. This is 39.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £918 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -39.6% 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.