Metronidazole vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 93.7× as often as Magnesium sulfate in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 243 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
243items
Magnesium sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 2,945 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £649 |
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