Docusate sodium Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,226
Total Quantity
78.3K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+230.7%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,226 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,620 to the NHS. This is 230.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,349 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,620 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,226 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +230.7% 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.