Docusate sodium Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,499
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+304.3%
RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,499 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,734 to the NHS. This is 304.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,734 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +304.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +304.3% 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.