Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
44.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+17.1%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 434 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,538 to the NHS. This is 17.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,538 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +17.1% 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.