Magnesium trisilicate vs Simeticone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 86.2× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in March 2026 — 1,121 items versus 13 in England.
13items
Magnesium trisilicate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,121items
Simeticone · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Simeticone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 13 | 1,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 217 | 13,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £514 | £10,268 |
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