Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
455
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 455 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,196 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,159 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,196 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.