Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 2.8× as often as Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine in May 2026 — 503 items versus 182 in England.
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Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium bicarbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Aluminium and magnesium and oxetacaine | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 182 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,395 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,841 | £132,692 |
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