Docusate sodium Prescribing at KINGSKERSWELL & IPPLEPEN MED PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
49.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
KINGSKERSWELL & IPPLEPEN MED PRACTICE prescribed 512 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,508 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,508 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.