Magnesium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate was ranked 1489th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 10 items, down 33.3% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Minerals
- Presentations 4 shown
- Average cost / item £25.54
- Year on year Down 33.3% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Magnesium sulfate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium sulfate 50% (magnesium 2mmol/ml) inj 2ml ampoules | 0905013N0AAACAC | 6 | £36 |
| Magnesium sulfate 50% (magnesium 2mmol/ml) inj 10ml ampoules | 0905013N0AAAQAQ | 2 | £43 |
| Magnesium sulfate 50% (magnesium 2mmol/ml) inj 5ml ampoules | 0905013N0AAANAN | 1 | £89 |
| Magnesium sulfate 50% (magnesium 2mmol/ml) inf 50ml vials | 0905013N0AABABA | 1 | £86 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Magnesium sulfate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Magnesium sulfate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Magnesium sulfate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.