Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 5.5× as often as Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone in May 2026 — 503 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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Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 92 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,346 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £606 | £132,692 |
See the full profile for Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone or Sodium bicarbonate.