Docusate sodium Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
855
Total Quantity
78.9K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+130.6%
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 855 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,489 to the NHS. This is 130.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 855 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,925 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,489 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 855 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +130.6% 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.