Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
689
Total Quantity
31.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+85.8%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEALTH prescribed 689 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,322 to the NHS. This is 85.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,322 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +85.8% 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.