Docusate sodium Prescribing at CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
232
Total Quantity
23.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-37.4%

CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 232 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,626 to the NHS. This is 37.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items232
Total Quantity23,842
Total NHS Cost£1,626
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-37.4%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice232 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference-37.4% vs national average
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.