Docusate sodium vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 392.8× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in May 2026 — 236,091 items versus 601 in England.
236,091items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
601items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 236,091 | 601 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,948 | 7,383 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,156,128 | £8,738 |
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