Docusate sodium vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
Docusate sodium was dispensed 377.2× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in March 2026 — 239,901 items versus 636 in England.
239,901items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
636items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Other osmotic laxative preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Other osmotic laxative preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239,901 | 636 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,860,217 | 7,234 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,158,766 | £9,807 |
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