Sodium bicarbonate vs Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1.2× as often as Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations in March 2026 — 558 items versus 447 in England.
558items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447items
Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 558 | 447 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,733 | 4,574 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £135,512 | £5,432 |
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