Docusate sodium Prescribing at PRUDHOE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,015
Total Quantity
92.5K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+173.8%
PRUDHOE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,015 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,065 to the NHS. This is 173.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,065 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +173.8% 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.