Docusate sodium vs Arachis oil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 3,932.8× as often as Arachis oil in March 2026 — 239,901 items versus 61 in England.
239,901items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61items
Arachis oil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Arachis oil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239,901 | 61 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,860,217 | 754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,158,766 | £14,405 |
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