Docusate sodium vs Magnesium hydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Docusate sodium was dispensed 39,983.5× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in March 2026 — 239,901 items versus 6 in England.
239,901items
Docusate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Magnesium hydroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Docusate sodium versus Magnesium hydroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Docusate sodium · ╌ Magnesium hydroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Docusate sodium | Magnesium hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 239,901 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,860,217 | 80 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,158,766 | £96 |
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