Docusate sodium Prescribing at VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
37.7K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+56.2%
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 579 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,111 to the NHS. This is 56.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,111 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.2% 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.