Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
240
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-35.3%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 240 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,636 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 240 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,157 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,636 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 240 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -35.3% 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.