Magnesium aspartate vs Magnesium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 89.4× as often as Magnesium lactate in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 81 in England.
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
81items
Magnesium lactate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Magnesium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Magnesium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Magnesium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,243 | 81 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,102 | 1,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £283,742 | £17,412 |
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