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 Items1,056
Total Quantity94,910
Total NHS Cost£6,470
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+184.8%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,056 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+184.8% vs national average
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.