Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 5.8× as often as Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone in June 2026 — 538 items versus 93 in England.
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Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium bicarbonate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 93 | 538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,306 | 6,715 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £658 | £136,787 |
See the full profile for Aluminium and magnesium and activated simeticone or Sodium bicarbonate.