Docusate sodium Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,157
Total Quantity
73.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+212.1%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 1,157 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,097 to the NHS. This is 212.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,097 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +212.1% 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.