Magnesium carbonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 14.4× as often as Magnesium carbonate in May 2026 — 503 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Magnesium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium bicarbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium carbonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 459 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,804 | £132,692 |
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