Magnesium trisilicate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 40.5× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in June 2026 — 931 items versus 23 in England.
23items
Magnesium trisilicate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
931items
Calcium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium trisilicate versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium trisilicate · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 23 | 931 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208 | 11,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £759 | £22,433 |
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