Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-59%

NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 152 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,267 to the NHS. This is 59% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items152
Total Quantity17,736
Total NHS Cost£1,267
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-59%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice152 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-59% vs national average
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.