Docusate sodium Prescribing at CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-50.9%
CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 182 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,133 to the NHS. This is 50.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,133 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -50.9% 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.