Magnesium aspartate vs Calcium acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 1.1× as often as Calcium acetate in March 2026 — 7,457 items versus 7,023 in England.
7,457items
Magnesium aspartate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,023items
Calcium acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Calcium acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Calcium acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Calcium acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,457 | 7,023 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,012 | 84,366 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £291,600 | £62,628 |
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