Magnesium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate was ranked 1101st of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 254 items, up 28.9% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Anti-infective skin preparations
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £2.62
- Year on year Up 28.9% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Magnesium sulfate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium sulfate paste | 1310050M0AAAAAA | 254 | £665 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 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.