Docusate sodium vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 385.5× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in April 2026 — 247,482 items versus 642 in England.
247,482items
Docusate sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
642items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 247,482 | 642 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,727 | 7,354 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,277,925 | £10,454 |
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