Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
998
Total Quantity
128.9K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+169.2%
WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 998 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,427 to the NHS. This is 169.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 998 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 128,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,427 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 998 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +169.2% 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.