Simeticone vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 1.1× as often as Calcium carbonate in April 2026 — 1,040 items versus 937 in England.
1,040items
Simeticone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
937items
Calcium carbonate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Simeticone | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,040 | 937 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,753 | 11,326 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £9,334 | £16,622 |
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