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 Items | 884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,743 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.