Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,578
Total Quantity
135.9K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+325.6%
CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,578 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,807 to the NHS. This is 325.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,578 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,807 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +325.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,578 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +325.6% 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.