Magnesium oxide vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3.1× as often as Magnesium oxide in June 2026 — 931 items versus 303 in England.
303items
Magnesium oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium oxide versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium oxide · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Magnesium oxide | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 303 | 931 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,257 | 11,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £28,919 | £22,433 |
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