Docusate sodium Prescribing at IVY GROVE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
994
Total Quantity
116.4K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
+168.1%
IVY GROVE SURGERY prescribed 994 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,707 to the NHS. This is 168.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 994 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,707 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 994 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +168.1% 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.