Magnesium hydroxide vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 3.6× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in March 2026 — 1,121 items versus 308 in England.
308items
Magnesium hydroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,121items
Simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium hydroxide versus Simeticone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium hydroxide · ╌ Simeticone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 308 | 1,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,482 | 13,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,193 | £10,268 |
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