Magnesium citrate
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (National)
12.5K
NHS Cost
£885.6K
Practices
1,729
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Magnesium citrate is prescribed by 1,729 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 12,501 items were prescribed at a total cost of £885,589 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Nutrition and Blood, Section Minerals.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 813 | 48 | 17 | +134.7% ▲ |
| SW | 449 | 7 | 64 | +790.3% ▲ |
| RH | 309 | 4 | 77 | +973.6% ▲ |
| LA | 294 | 7 | 42 | +483.3% ▲ |
| WS | 292 | 13 | 23 | +212.5% ▲ |
| CT | 278 | 10 | 28 | +286.1% ▲ |
| RG | 201 | 3 | 67 | +830.6% ▲ |
| E | 180 | 5 | 36 | +400.0% ▲ |
| ST | 172 | 7 | 25 | +241.7% ▲ |
| NE | 166 | 6 | 28 | +284.7% ▲ |
| PE | 166 | 6 | 28 | +284.7% ▲ |
| IP | 154 | 11 | 14 | +94.4% ▲ |
| NG | 149 | 12 | 12 | +72.2% ▲ |
| TN | 141 | 9 | 16 | +118.1% ▲ |
| YO | 137 | 9 | 15 | +111.1% ▲ |
| FY | 133 | 4 | 33 | +362.5% ▲ |
| GL | 133 | 6 | 22 | +208.3% ▲ |
| N | 131 | 9 | 15 | +102.8% ▲ |
| CO | 128 | 8 | 16 | +122.2% ▲ |
| HU | 126 | 6 | 21 | +191.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| EARLSFIELD SURGERY | 271 |
| SAXONBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE | 262 |
| NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE | 207 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Nutrition and Blood
- Section: Minerals
- Paragraph: Calcium and magnesium
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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.