Magnesium trisilicate vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 59.3× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in May 2026 — 890 items versus 15 in England.
15items
Magnesium trisilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
890items
Calcium carbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 204 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £508 | £16,910 |
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