Docusate sodium Prescribing at RICHMOND MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
399
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+7.6%
RICHMOND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 399 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,836 to the NHS. This is 7.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,836 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +7.6% 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.