Docusate sodium Prescribing at TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
26.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+50%
TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 556 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,811 to the NHS. This is 50% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,426 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,811 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +50% 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.