Magnesium oxide vs Alginic acid compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 976.3× as often as Magnesium oxide in May 2026 — 355,365 items versus 364 in England.
364items
Magnesium oxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
355,365items
Alginic acid compound preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium oxide | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 364 | 355,365 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,313 | 4,394,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,027 | £3,325,642 |
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