Sodium bicarbonate vs Alginic acid compound preparations
Alginic acid compound preparations was dispensed 681.0× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 380,006 items versus 558 in England.
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Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
380,006items
Alginic acid compound preparations · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Alginic acid compound preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 558 | 380,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,733 | 4,392,531 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £135,512 | £3,532,290 |
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