Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
449
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+21.1%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 449 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,002 to the NHS. This is 21.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,002 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +21.1% 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.