Docusate sodium Prescribing at SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,604
Total Quantity
86.4K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
+332.6%
SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,604 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,175 to the NHS. This is 332.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,604 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,376 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,175 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +332.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,604 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +332.6% 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.