Magnesium oxide vs Alginic acid compound preparations
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 1,061.5× as often as Magnesium oxide in March 2026 — 380,006 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Magnesium oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
380,006items
Alginic acid compound preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium oxide versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium oxide · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium oxide | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 358 | 380,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,287 | 4,392,531 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £31,875 | £3,532,290 |
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