Simeticone vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 1.1× as often as Calcium carbonate in March 2026 — 1,121 items versus 1,005 in England.
1,121items
Simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,005items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simeticone versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simeticone · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Simeticone | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,121 | 1,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,862 | 11,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,268 | £23,502 |
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