Docusate sodium Prescribing at FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
966
Total Quantity
93.7K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+160.6%
FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 966 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,576 to the NHS. This is 160.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,576 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +160.6% 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.