Docusate sodium Prescribing at RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,046
Total Quantity
29.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+182.1%
RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,046 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,226 to the NHS. This is 182.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,419 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,226 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +182.1% 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.