Magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide was ranked 1579th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 4 items, down 71.4% 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 Laxatives
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £20.18
- Year on year Down 71.4% 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 8% oral suspension | 0106040J0AAAIAI | 4 | £81 |
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.