Docusate sodium Prescribing at REDBURN PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
893
Total Quantity
80.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+140.9%
REDBURN PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 893 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,572 to the NHS. This is 140.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,572 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +140.9% 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.