Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
581
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 581 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,608 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 581 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,608 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 581 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.