Calcium acetate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 1.2× as often as Calcium acetate in March 2026 — 8,156 items versus 7,023 in England.
7,023items
Calcium acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,156items
Sevelamer · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium acetate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,023 | 8,156 |
| Items, last 12 months | 84,366 | 94,273 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £62,628 | £161,958 |
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