Docusate sodium Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,149
Total Quantity
89.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+209.9%
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,149 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,071 to the NHS. This is 209.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,071 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +209.9% 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.