Magnesium hydroxide vs Alginic acid compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 1,131.7× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in May 2026 — 355,365 items versus 314 in England.
314items
Magnesium hydroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
355,365items
Alginic acid compound preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium hydroxide versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium hydroxide · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 314 | 355,365 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,619 | 4,394,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,122 | £3,325,642 |
See the full profile for Magnesium hydroxide or Alginic acid compound preparations.