Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,768
Total Quantity
200.2K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+376.9%
CASTLE HEALTHCARE PRACTICE prescribed 1,768 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,837 to the NHS. This is 376.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,837 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +376.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +376.9% 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.