Acetic acid vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 35.4× as often as Docusate sodium in March 2026 — 8,133 items versus 230 in England.
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
230items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acetic acid versus Docusate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acetic acid · ╌ Docusate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acetic acid | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,133 | 230 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,449 | 2,679 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £43,050 | £506 |
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