Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE RUDDINGTON MED CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
967
Total Quantity
115.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+160.8%
THE RUDDINGTON MED CENTRE prescribed 967 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,773 to the NHS. This is 160.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,773 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +160.8% 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.