Docusate sodium Prescribing at IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,300
Total Quantity
245.7K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+520.4%
IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,300 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,577 to the NHS. This is 520.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 245,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,577 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +520.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +520.4% 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.