Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
585
Total Quantity
45.7K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
RIVER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 585 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,147 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
52
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,147 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.