Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
553
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+49.2%
THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 553 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,422 to the NHS. This is 49.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,422 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +49.2% 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.