Docusate sodium vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 33.0× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in March 2026 — 239,901 items versus 7,261 in England.
239,901items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,261items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Sodium citrate (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239,901 | 7,261 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,860,217 | 86,811 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,158,766 | £99,807 |
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