Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
653
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+76.1%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 653 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,044 to the NHS. This is 76.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 653 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,044 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 653 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +76.1% 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.