Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,876
Total Quantity
125.8K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+406%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,876 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,383 to the NHS. This is 406% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,383 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +406% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +406% 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.