Docusate sodium vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 11.8× as often as Sodium picosulfate in April 2026 — 247,482 items versus 20,921 in England.
247,482items
Docusate sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,921items
Sodium picosulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Sodium picosulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Sodium picosulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 247,482 | 20,921 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,727 | 245,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,277,925 | £414,176 |
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