Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) was dispensed 1.2× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 599 items versus 503 in England.
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Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 599 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,788 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,152 | £132,692 |
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