Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,204
Total Quantity
131.3K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+224.8%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,204 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,969 to the NHS. This is 224.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,969 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +224.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +224.8% 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.