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 Items1,654
Total Quantity152,358
Total NHS Cost£11,077
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+346.1%

Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,654 items
National average per practice371 items
Difference+346.1% vs national average
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.