Docusate sodium Prescribing at NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
325
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-12.3%
NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 325 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,966 to the NHS. This is 12.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,241 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,966 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.3% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | -12.3% 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.