Simeticone vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simeticone was dispensed 1.9× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 932 items versus 503 in England.
932items
Simeticone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
503items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Simeticone | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 932 | 503 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,474 | 6,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,337 | £132,692 |
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