Docusate sodium Prescribing at CASTLETOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
13.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-27.7%
CASTLETOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 268 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,015 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,015 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -27.7% 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.