Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHIAM SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

300

Total Quantity

18.1K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

-19.1%

NORTHIAM SURGERY prescribed 300 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,238 to the NHS. This is 19.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	300
Total Quantity	18,103
Total NHS Cost	£1,238
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-19.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	300 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-19.1% 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.