Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
617
Total Quantity
47.5K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+66.4%
NEWLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 617 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,369 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,483 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,369 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +66.4% 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.