Magnesium trisilicate vs Alginic acid compound preparations
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 29,231.2× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in March 2026 — 380,006 items versus 13 in England.
13items
Magnesium trisilicate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
380,006items
Alginic acid compound preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium trisilicate versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium trisilicate · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 13 | 380,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 217 | 4,392,531 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £514 | £3,532,290 |
See the full profile for Magnesium trisilicate or Alginic acid compound preparations.