Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELGAR HOUSE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+45.9%
ELGAR HOUSE prescribed 541 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,025 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,025 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.