Magnesium hydroxide vs Macrogol 3350
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Macrogol 3350 was dispensed 112,731.8× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in March 2026 — 676,391 items versus 6 in England.
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Magnesium hydroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Macrogol 3350 · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium hydroxide versus Macrogol 3350: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium hydroxide · ╌ Macrogol 3350
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Macrogol 3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 676,391 |
| Items, last 12 months | 80 | 7,771,001 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £96 | £7,068,000 |
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