Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,036
Total Quantity
112.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+449.2%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,036 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,222 to the NHS. This is 449.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,222 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +449.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +449.2% 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.