Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,140

Total Quantity

92.0K

NHS Cost

£5.7K

vs National Avg

+207.5%

WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION prescribed 1,140 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,716 to the NHS. This is 207.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

102

Jul 2026

108

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,140
Total Quantity	91,996
Total NHS Cost	£5,716
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+207.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,140 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+207.5% 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.