Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
507
Total Quantity
71.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+36.8%
RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 507 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,615 to the NHS. This is 36.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,615 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +36.8% 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.