Docusate salts (sodium and calcium) are widely available, non-prescription medications classified as stool softeners. To address questions about the effectiveness of stool softeners, Alberta Health Services has prepared a Drugs and Therapeutics Backgrounder with information about the efficacy, safety, and sustainability of docusate.
Changes to healthcare legislation
January 13, 2026
A summary of the provincial government’s latest legislative changes and how they may impact regulated members.
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