Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
563
Total Quantity
92.0K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 563 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,746 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,746 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.