Magnesium trisilicate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 33.5× as often as Magnesium trisilicate in May 2026 — 503 items versus 15 in England.
15items
Magnesium trisilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
503items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium trisilicate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium trisilicate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium trisilicate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 15 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 204 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £508 | £132,692 |
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