Magnesium carbonate vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 20.9× as often as Magnesium carbonate in June 2026 — 877 items versus 42 in England.
42items
Magnesium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
877items
Simeticone · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 42 | 877 |
| Items, last 12 months | 461 | 13,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,851 | £7,636 |
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