Docusate: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for docusate. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Docusate Sodium 100 Mg Softgel
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Docusate Sodium 100 Mg Softgel. Pharmacies pay about $0.81 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOCUSATE SODIUM 50 MG/5 ML LIQGeneric | $0.02 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM 100 MG SOFTGELGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $0.81 | 10/21/2026 |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM 250 MG SOFTGELGeneric | $0.05 per tablet or capsule | $1.58 | 10/21/2026 |
| DOCUSATE SODIUM MINI ENEMAGeneric | $0.45 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
Uses relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally produces bowel movement in 12 to 72 hours
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Do not use if you are presently taking mineral oil, unless told to do so by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have stomach pain nausea vomiting noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to have bowel movement after use of a laxative. These could be signs of a serious condition. you need to use a stool softener laxative for more than 1 week If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-03-05. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.