Magnesium carbonate vs Alginic acid compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 10,153.3× as often as Magnesium carbonate in May 2026 — 355,365 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Magnesium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
355,365items
Alginic acid compound preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium carbonate · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 355,365 |
| Items, last 12 months | 459 | 4,394,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,804 | £3,325,642 |
See the full profile for Magnesium carbonate or Alginic acid compound preparations.