Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
370
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 370 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,582 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,582 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.