Docusate sodium Prescribing at READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,707
Total Quantity
255.6K
NHS Cost
£15.7K
vs National Avg
+360.4%
READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,707 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,664 to the NHS. This is 360.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 255,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,664 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +360.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +360.4% 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.