Magnesium aspartate vs Lanthanum carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 12.3× as often as Lanthanum carbonate in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 590 in England.
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590items
Lanthanum carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Lanthanum carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Lanthanum carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Lanthanum carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,243 | 590 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,102 | 7,782 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £283,742 | £87,431 |
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