Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1.5× as often as Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) in May 2026 — 890 items versus 599 in England.
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Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 599 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,788 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,152 | £16,910 |
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