Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

816

Total Quantity

81.5K

NHS Cost

£5.5K

vs National Avg

+120.1%

ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 816 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,514 to the NHS. This is 120.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	816
Total Quantity	81,543
Total NHS Cost	£5,514
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+120.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	816 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	+120.1% 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.