Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
884
Total Quantity
68.5K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+138.4%

RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 884 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,743 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
68

Prescribing Details

Total Items884
Total Quantity68,532
Total NHS Cost£4,743
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+138.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice884 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+138.4% 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.