Magnesium carbonate vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 33.0× as often as Magnesium carbonate in March 2026 — 1,121 items versus 34 in England.
34items
Magnesium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,121items
Simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate versus Simeticone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium carbonate · ╌ Simeticone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 34 | 1,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471 | 13,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,619 | £10,268 |
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