Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide)
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
14.6K
NHS Cost
£53.8K
Practices
1,801
Avg per Practice
8
Overview
Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) is prescribed by 1,801 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 14,594 items were prescribed at a total cost of £53,755 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2,026 | 54 | 38 | +363.0% ▲ |
| B | 815 | 38 | 21 | +164.2% ▲ |
| LE | 778 | 32 | 24 | +200.0% ▲ |
| S | 587 | 24 | 25 | +202.5% ▲ |
| NE | 570 | 28 | 20 | +151.9% ▲ |
| DE | 496 | 26 | 19 | +135.8% ▲ |
| DL | 369 | 18 | 21 | +153.1% ▲ |
| W | 325 | 12 | 27 | +234.6% ▲ |
| SW | 293 | 4 | 73 | +804.9% ▲ |
| TS | 292 | 14 | 21 | +158.0% ▲ |
| BD | 255 | 11 | 23 | +186.4% ▲ |
| N | 250 | 11 | 23 | +180.2% ▲ |
| DH | 229 | 13 | 18 | +117.3% ▲ |
| WS | 186 | 9 | 21 | +155.6% ▲ |
| L | 185 | 9 | 21 | +154.3% ▲ |
| M | 170 | 9 | 19 | +133.3% ▲ |
| LU | 142 | 7 | 20 | +150.6% ▲ |
| NG | 142 | 7 | 20 | +150.6% ▲ |
| OL | 135 | 7 | 19 | +138.3% ▲ |
| NW | 130 | 8 | 16 | +101.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE DR HICKEY SURGERY FOR THE HOMELESS | 253 |
| WESTBURY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE | 135 |
| BOLEYN MEDICAL CENTRE | 132 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Paragraph: Antacids and simeticone
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.