Magnesium carbonate vs Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide)
Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) was dispensed 21.0× as often as Magnesium carbonate in March 2026 — 714 items versus 34 in England.
34items
Magnesium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate versus Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide): national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium carbonate · ╌ Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 34 | 714 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471 | 15,225 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,619 | £2,568 |
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