Docusate sodium Prescribing at BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
697
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+88%
BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 697 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,882 to the NHS. This is 88% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,821 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,882 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +88% 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.