Docusate sodium Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
728
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+96.4%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 728 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,267 to the NHS. This is 96.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 728 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,267 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 728 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +96.4% 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.