Magnesium hydroxide vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1.8× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in April 2026 — 563 items versus 315 in England.
315items
Magnesium hydroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
563items
Sodium bicarbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium hydroxide versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium hydroxide · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 315 | 563 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,537 | 6,782 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3,945 | £134,361 |
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