Docusate sodium Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
794
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+114.2%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 794 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,481 to the NHS. This is 114.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,481 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +114.2% 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.