Magnesium aspartate vs Magnesium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Magnesium citrate in March 2026 — 7,457 items versus 1,309 in England.
7,457items
Magnesium aspartate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,309items
Magnesium citrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Magnesium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,457 | 1,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,012 | 15,341 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £291,600 | £87,984 |
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