Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTHORPE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
744
Total Quantity
82.5K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+100.7%
NEWTHORPE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 744 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,187 to the NHS. This is 100.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,187 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +100.7% 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.