Docusate sodium Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
445
Total Quantity
46.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+20%

RICHMOND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 445 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,398 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items445
Total Quantity46,637
Total NHS Cost£3,398
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+20%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice445 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+20% vs national average
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.