Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
486
Total Quantity
21.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+31.1%
THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 486 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,613 to the NHS. This is 31.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 486 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,613 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.1% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 486 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +31.1% 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.