Metronidazole vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 72.7× as often as Magnesium sulfate in June 2026 — 22,173 items versus 305 in England.
22,173items
Metronidazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
305items
Magnesium sulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Magnesium sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 22,173 | 305 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,235 | 2,994 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £343,683 | £818 |
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