Docusate sodium Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,419
Total Quantity
131.5K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+282.7%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,419 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,975 to the NHS. This is 282.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,975 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +282.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +282.7% 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.