Magnesium hydroxide vs Macrogol 3350
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Macrogol 3350 was dispensed 161,190.8× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in May 2026 — 644,763 items versus 4 in England.
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Magnesium hydroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Macrogol 3350 · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Macrogol 3350 |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 644,763 |
| Items, last 12 months | 61 | 7,829,984 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £81 | £6,890,270 |
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