Docusate sodium Prescribing at SEVERN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,393
Total Quantity
184.5K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+275.7%
SEVERN VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,393 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,925 to the NHS. This is 275.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,487 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,925 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +275.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +275.7% 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.