Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
555
Total Quantity
74.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+49.7%
THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 555 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,583 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,583 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +49.7% 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.