Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine vs Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 3.1× as often as Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine in March 2026 — 558 items versus 181 in England.
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Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 181 | 558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,435 | 6,733 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £9,282 | £135,512 |
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