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    • 4. Nervous system
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    • 7. Genito-urinary system
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      • 9.5 Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
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          • 9.5.3a Hypomagnesaemia
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        • 9.5.5 Phosphate imbalance
        • 9.5.6 Potassium imbalance
      • 9.6 Metabolic disorders
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      • 9.10 Vitamin deficiency
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Drug Status Key

  • On Formulary
  • Specialist Initiation

    On formulary but requires initiation by a specialist. 
    GPs may then take on maintenance prescribing - 
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  • Shared Care
  • Hospital Only
  • Not Recommended

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9.5.3a Hypomagnesaemia

Hypomagnesaemia in Adults – Primary Care Guide

Prescribe Magnesium supplements by brand

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MagnaSpartate (magnesium aspartate) - Prescribe by brand

NICE EMC

Magnaspartate 243mg

Pack Price
10 sachet £9.45

Neomag (magnesium glycerophosphate) - Prescribe by brand

NICE EMC

Neomag

Pack Price
50 tablet £22.77

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