Docusate sodium Prescribing at VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
388
Total Quantity
66.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+4.7%
VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 388 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,945 to the NHS. This is 4.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,945 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +4.7% 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.