Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
79.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+28.9%
NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 478 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,816 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,816 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.