Magnesium hydroxide

Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (National)

3,204

NHS Cost

£38.4K

Practices

479

Avg per Practice

Overview

Magnesium hydroxide is prescribed by 479 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,204 items were prescribed at a total cost of £38,387 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
SO	355	19	19	+179.1% ▲
PO	283	15	19	+182.1% ▲
BH	182	9	20	+201.5% ▲
PR	179	7	26	+282.1% ▲
L	141	6	24	+250.7% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
CHRISTIANA HARTLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE	61
THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY	49
GPSI PALLIATIVE CARE	42

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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.