Magnesium sulfate
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
132
NHS Cost
£6.7K
Practices
36
Avg per Practice
4
Overview
Magnesium sulfate is prescribed by 36 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 132 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,684 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 |
|---|---|
| STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE | 19 |
| BEAUMONT ELMS PRACTICE | 15 |
| HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE | 13 |
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.