Calcium gluconate vs Magnesium aspartate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 77.7× as often as Calcium gluconate in March 2026 — 7,457 items versus 96 in England.
96items
Calcium gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,457items
Magnesium aspartate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium gluconate versus Magnesium aspartate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium gluconate · ╌ Magnesium aspartate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium gluconate | Magnesium aspartate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 96 | 7,457 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,098 | 90,012 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,172 | £291,600 |
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