Docusate sodium Prescribing at NOVUM HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
66.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+86.1%
NOVUM HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 690 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,546 to the NHS. This is 86.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,546 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +86.1% 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.