Docusate sodium Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
37.8K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+19%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 441 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,778 to the NHS. This is 19% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,771 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,778 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +19% 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.