Docusate sodium Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
313
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-15.6%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 313 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,234 to the NHS. This is 15.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,234 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -15.6% 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.