Docusate sodium Prescribing at TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+237.2%
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,250 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,498 to the NHS. This is 237.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,498 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +237.2% 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.