Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,428
Total Quantity
93.2K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+285.2%
FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 1,428 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,854 to the NHS. This is 285.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,854 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.2% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +285.2% 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.