Magnesium oxide

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

Items (National)

4,277

NHS Cost

£366.6K

Practices

495

Avg per Practice

Overview

Magnesium oxide is prescribed by 495 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,277 items were prescribed at a total cost of £366,607 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
M	292	15	20	+126.7% ▲
WN	265	10	27	+208.1% ▲
BS	227	11	21	+139.5% ▲
E	192	2	96	+1,016.3% ▲
N	140	4	35	+307.0% ▲
B	128	6	21	+147.7% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
THE MISSION PRACTICE	115
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE	105
LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE	77

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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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Alginic acid compound preparations Simeticone Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) Calcium carbonate Sodium bicarbonate

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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.