Docusate sodium Prescribing at WEAVER VALE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

931

Total Quantity

105.7K

NHS Cost

£7.0K

vs National Avg

+151.1%

WEAVER VALE PRACTICE prescribed 931 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,041 to the NHS. This is 151.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	931
Total Quantity	105,719
Total NHS Cost	£7,041
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+151.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	931 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+151.1% 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.