Docusate sodium Prescribing at ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
283
Total Quantity
38.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-23.7%
ST RICHARDS ROAD SURGERY prescribed 283 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,384 to the NHS. This is 23.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,243 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,384 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -23.7% 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.