Docusate sodium Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
595
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+60.5%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 595 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,819 to the NHS. This is 60.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 595 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,819 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 595 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +60.5% 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.