Docusate sodium Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,562
Total Quantity
117.9K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+321.3%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,562 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,453 to the NHS. This is 321.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,453 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +321.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +321.3% 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.