Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE ELMS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+16.5%
THE ELMS SURGERY prescribed 432 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,630 to the NHS. This is 16.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,753 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,630 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.5% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +16.5% 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.