Docusate sodium vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 41.0× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in March 2026 — 239,901 items versus 5,857 in England.
239,901items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,857items
Phosphates (Rectal) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239,901 | 5,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,860,217 | 74,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,158,766 | £1,006,663 |
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