Docusate sodium Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,853
Total Quantity
148.1K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+399.8%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,853 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,032 to the NHS. This is 399.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,032 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +399.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +399.8% 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.