Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
40.1K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+23.3%
NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 457 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,866 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,866 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.