Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
299
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
-19.4%
NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 299 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 19.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £737 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -19.4% 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.