Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELBOROUGH STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

139

Total Quantity

7,344

NHS Cost

£535

vs National Avg

-62.5%

ELBOROUGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 139 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £535 to the NHS. This is 62.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	139
Total Quantity	7,344
Total NHS Cost	£535
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-62.5%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	139 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-62.5% 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.