Docusate sodium Prescribing at FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+59.4%
FORGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 591 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,304 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,304 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +59.4% 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.