Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

114

Total Quantity

3,974

NHS Cost

£291

vs National Avg

-69.3%

ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 114 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £291 to the NHS. This is 69.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	114
Total Quantity	3,974
Total NHS Cost	£291
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-69.3%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice	114 items
National average per practice	371 items
Difference	-69.3% 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.