Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
637
Total Quantity
94.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 637 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,488 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,488 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.