Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
928
Total Quantity
88.5K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+150.3%
CASTLE GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 928 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,647 to the NHS. This is 150.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,647 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +150.3% 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.