Docusate sodium Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
198
Total Quantity
20.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-46.6%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 198 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,370 to the NHS. This is 46.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,370 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -46.6% 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.