Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,067
Total Quantity
75.9K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+187.8%
THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,067 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,251 to the NHS. This is 187.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,067 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,251 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,067 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +187.8% 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.