Docusate sodium vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 41.4× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in May 2026 — 236,091 items versus 5,703 in England.
236,091items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,703items
Phosphates (Rectal) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Phosphates (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Phosphates (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 236,091 | 5,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,948 | 74,032 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,156,128 | £983,915 |
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