Magnesium hydroxide vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 3.0× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in May 2026 — 932 items versus 314 in England.
314items
Magnesium hydroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
932items
Simeticone · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 314 | 932 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,619 | 13,474 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,122 | £8,337 |
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