Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,417
Total Quantity
144.4K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+282.2%
RIVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,417 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,290 to the NHS. This is 282.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,417 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,290 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +282.2% 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.