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.
Improving timely access to critical medications
April 21, 2026
If passed, Bill 29 will improve access for patients in remote, rural areas to prescription medications used in addiction treatment.
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