Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 495 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,236 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 495 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,003 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,236 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 495 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.