Docusate sodium Prescribing at VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
6,067
Total Quantity
410.3K
NHS Cost
£29.1K
vs National Avg
+1536.5%
VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 6,067 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,127 to the NHS. This is 1536.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
515
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,067 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 410,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,127 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1536.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,067 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1536.5% 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.