Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
956
Total Quantity
113.6K
NHS Cost
£8.1K
vs National Avg
+157.9%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 956 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,137 to the NHS. This is 157.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,137 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +157.9% 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.