Docusate sodium Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
785
Total Quantity
41.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+111.7%
ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 785 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,939 to the NHS. This is 111.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 785 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,939 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 785 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +111.7% 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.