Docusate sodium vs Lubiprostone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 249,110.0× as often as Lubiprostone in June 2026 — 249,110 items versus 1 in England.
249,110items
Docusate sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Lubiprostone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Lubiprostone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Lubiprostone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Lubiprostone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 249,110 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,896,129 | 11 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £2,397,464 | £0 |
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