Docusate sodium vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 8,141.1× as often as Magnesium citrate in May 2026 — 236,091 items versus 29 in England.
236,091items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29items
Magnesium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Magnesium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Magnesium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 236,091 | 29 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,878,948 | 320 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,156,128 | £736 |
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