Docusate sodium Prescribing at IVY COURT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
513
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
IVY COURT SURGERY prescribed 513 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,283 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,283 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.