Calcium carbonate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 4.4× as often as Sevelamer in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 7,786 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 7,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 95,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £171,045 |
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