Magnesium carbonate
Magnesium carbonate was ranked 1382nd of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 35 items, down 7.9% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Magnesium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Presentations 4 shown
- Average cost / item £108.67
- Year on year Down 7.9% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Magnesium carbonate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesite 500mg capsules | 0101010F0BCAAAU | 15 | £1,457 |
| AactiMag heavy 500mg capsules | 0101010F0BFAAAU | 11 | £1,194 |
| AdMag heavy 500mg capsules | 0101010F0BEAAAU | 7 | £953 |
| Magnesium carbonate heavy 500mg capsules | 0101010F0AAAUAU | 2 | £200 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Magnesium carbonate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Magnesium carbonate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Magnesium carbonate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.