Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-36.3%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 36.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -36.3% 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.