Magnesium hydroxide
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
666
NHS Cost
£5.3K
Practices
178
Avg per Practice
4
Overview
Magnesium hydroxide is prescribed by 178 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 666 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,343 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PALLIATIVE CARE | 27 |
| ISLAND CITY PRACTICE | 24 |
| THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE | 22 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Osmotic laxatives
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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.