Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide was ranked 1062nd of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 314 items, up 35.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Magnesium hydroxide: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £13.13
- Year on year Up 35.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Magnesium hydroxide this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium hydroxide 7.45-8.35% oral suspension BP | 0101010Q0AAAGAG | 179 | £2,227 |
| Phillips' Milk of Magnesia 415mg/5ml oral suspension | 0101010Q0BDACAG | 135 | £1,895 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Magnesium hydroxide is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Magnesium hydroxide volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Magnesium hydroxide with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.