Docusate sodium Prescribing at RAVENSWORTH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,372
Total Quantity
63.7K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+270.1%
RAVENSWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,372 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,638 to the NHS. This is 270.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,638 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +270.1% 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.