Docusate sodium Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
807
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+117.7%
YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 807 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,301 to the NHS. This is 117.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 807 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,301 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 807 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +117.7% 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.