Magnesium carbonate vs Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) was dispensed 13.5× as often as Magnesium carbonate in June 2026 — 566 items versus 42 in England.
42items
Magnesium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Co-magaldrox (Magnesium/aluminium hydroxide) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 42 | 566 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461 | 12,978 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,851 | £2,075 |
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