Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1.3× as often as Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) in April 2026 — 937 items versus 721 in England.
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Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 721 | 937 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,610 | 11,326 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,534 | £16,622 |
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