Calcium carbonate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 4.5× as often as Sevelamer in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 8,156 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,156items
Sevelamer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Sevelamer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Sevelamer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 8,156 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 94,273 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £161,958 |
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