Docusate sodium Prescribing at CARLISLE HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,486
Total Quantity
562.6K
NHS Cost
£37.7K
vs National Avg
+1110%
CARLISLE HEALTHCARE prescribed 4,486 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,748 to the NHS. This is 1110% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
405
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 562,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £37,748 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1110% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +1110% 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.