Calcium carbonate vs Magnesium aspartate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 4.9× as often as Magnesium aspartate in April 2026 — 35,580 items versus 7,302 in England.
35,580items
Calcium carbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,302items
Magnesium aspartate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Magnesium aspartate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Magnesium aspartate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Magnesium aspartate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 35,580 | 7,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,489 | 90,280 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £199,239 | £285,649 |
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