Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
162
Total Quantity
14.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-56.3%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 162 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,043 to the NHS. This is 56.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,043 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -56.3% 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.