Docusate sodium Prescribing at FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
179
Total Quantity
19.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-51.7%
FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 179 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,396 to the NHS. This is 51.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,396 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -51.7% 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.