Docusate sodium vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 42.2× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in April 2026 — 247,482 items versus 5,870 in England.
247,482items
Docusate sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,870items
Phosphates (Rectal) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 247,482 | 5,870 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,727 | 74,746 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,277,925 | £1,075,642 |
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