Docusate sodium vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 33.4× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in May 2026 — 236,091 items versus 7,062 in England.
236,091items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,062items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 236,091 | 7,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,948 | 87,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,156,128 | £95,675 |
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