Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE RIVER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
438
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+18.1%
THE RIVER SURGERY prescribed 438 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,671 to the NHS. This is 18.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,415 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,671 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +18.1% 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.