Magnesium aspartate vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 5.4× as often as Magnesium citrate in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 1,330 in England.
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,330items
Magnesium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Magnesium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Magnesium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,243 | 1,330 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,102 | 15,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £283,742 | £103,526 |
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