Docusate sodium Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 505 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,715 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,715 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.