Sodium bicarbonate vs Alginic acid compound preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 706.5× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 355,365 items versus 503 in England.
503items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
355,365items
Alginic acid compound preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Alginic acid compound preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Alginic acid compound preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 503 | 355,365 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,745 | 4,394,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £132,692 | £3,325,642 |
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