Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 9.7× as often as Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone in May 2026 — 890 items versus 92 in England.
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Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 92 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,346 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £606 | £16,910 |
See the full profile for Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone or Calcium carbonate.