Magnesium carbonate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 29.6× as often as Magnesium carbonate in March 2026 — 1,005 items versus 34 in England.
34items
Magnesium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,005items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium carbonate · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 34 | 1,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471 | 11,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,619 | £23,502 |
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