Magnesium carbonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 16.4× as often as Magnesium carbonate in March 2026 — 558 items versus 34 in England.
34items
Magnesium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
558items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium carbonate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 34 | 558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471 | 6,733 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,619 | £135,512 |
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