Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+30.6%
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 484 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,392 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,392 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +30.6% 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.