Magnesium trisilicate vs Alginic acid compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 16,061.6× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in June 2026 — 369,416 items versus 23 in England.
23items
Magnesium trisilicate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
369,416items
Alginic acid compound preparations · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 23 | 369,416 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208 | 4,409,958 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £759 | £3,450,118 |
See the full profile for Magnesium trisilicate or Alginic acid compound preparations.