Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
900
Total Quantity
60.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+142.8%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 900 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,395 to the NHS. This is 142.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,463 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,395 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +142.8% 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.