Docusate sodium Prescribing at REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
640
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+72.6%
REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 640 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,834 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 640 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,834 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 640 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +72.6% 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.