Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
598
Total Quantity
74.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+61.3%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 598 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,685 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,398 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,685 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +61.3% 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.