Simeticone vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 2.0× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 1,121 items versus 558 in England.
1,121items
Simeticone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
558items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Simeticone versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Simeticone · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Simeticone | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,121 | 558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,862 | 6,733 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,268 | £135,512 |
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