Magnesium hydroxide vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in May 2026 — 503 items versus 314 in England.
314items
Magnesium hydroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
503items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium hydroxide | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 314 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,619 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,122 | £132,692 |
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