Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,045
Total Quantity
190.8K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+451.6%
CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 2,045 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,921 to the NHS. This is 451.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 190,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,921 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +451.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +451.6% 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.