Docusate sodium Prescribing at NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
859
Total Quantity
80.1K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+131.7%
NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 859 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,322 to the NHS. This is 131.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,322 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +131.7% 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.