Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,654
Total Quantity
152.4K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+346.1%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 1,654 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,077 to the NHS. This is 346.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 152,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,077 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +346.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +346.1% 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.