Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
94.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+184.8%
CARLISLE CENTRAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,056 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,470 to the NHS. This is 184.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,470 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +184.8% 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.