Docusate sodium Prescribing at FORGE HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
763
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+105.8%
FORGE HEALTH GROUP prescribed 763 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,834 to the NHS. This is 105.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 763 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,834 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.8% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 763 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +105.8% 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.