Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
29.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+25.2%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 464 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,242 to the NHS. This is 25.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,242 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +25.2% 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.