Magnesium trisilicate vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 115.6× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in April 2026 — 1,040 items versus 9 in England.
9items
Magnesium trisilicate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,040items
Simeticone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium trisilicate versus Simeticone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium trisilicate · ╌ Simeticone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 9 | 1,040 |
| Items, last 12 months | 218 | 13,753 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £389 | £9,334 |
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