Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
809
Total Quantity
87.6K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+118.2%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 809 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,959 to the NHS. This is 118.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,959 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +118.2% 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.