Docusate sodium vs Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 236,091.0× as often as Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium) in May 2026 — 236,091 items versus 1 in England.
236,091items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium): national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Co-danthrusate (Dantron/docusate sodium) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 236,091 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,948 | 25 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,156,128 | £449 |
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