Simeticone vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone and Calcium carbonate were dispensed at a similar rate in May 2026 (932 versus 890 items in England).
932items
Simeticone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
890items
Calcium carbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Simeticone | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 932 | 890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,474 | 11,270 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,337 | £16,910 |
See the full profile for Simeticone or Calcium carbonate.