Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
289
Total Quantity
15.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 289 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,104 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,104 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.