Castor oil vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 236,091.0× as often as Castor oil in September 2025 — 236,091 items versus 1 in England.
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Castor oil · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Docusate sodium · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Castor oil versus Docusate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Castor oil · ╌ Docusate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2025
| Measure | Castor oil | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2025 | 1 | 236,091 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 2,878,948 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2025 | £5 | £2,156,128 |
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