Calcium acetate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 1.1× as often as Calcium acetate in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 7,051 in England.
7,051items
Calcium acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium acetate versus Sevelamer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium acetate · ╌ Sevelamer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium acetate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,051 | 7,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 85,517 | 95,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £61,999 | £171,045 |
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