Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,100
Total Quantity
116.6K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+196.7%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,100 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,559 to the NHS. This is 196.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,559 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +196.7% 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.