Magnesium oxide vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Magnesium oxide in March 2026 — 558 items versus 358 in England.
358items
Magnesium oxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
558items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium oxide versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium oxide · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium oxide | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 358 | 558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,287 | 6,733 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £31,875 | £135,512 |
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