Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,822
Total Quantity
282.9K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+661.2%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,822 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,295 to the NHS. This is 661.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,822 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 282,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,295 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +661.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,822 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +661.2% 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.