Docusate sodium vs Arachis oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 6,732.7× as often as Arachis oil in June 2026 — 249,110 items versus 37 in England.
249,110items
Docusate sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37items
Arachis oil · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Arachis oil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Arachis oil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Arachis oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 249,110 | 37 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,896,129 | 708 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,397,464 | £10,904 |
See the full profile for Docusate sodium or Arachis oil.