Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,445
Total Quantity
87.6K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+289.8%
ST GEORGE & RIVERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,445 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,052 to the NHS. This is 289.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,052 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +289.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +289.8% 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.