Magnesium aspartate vs Magnesium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 81.9× as often as Magnesium lactate in March 2026 — 7,457 items versus 91 in England.
7,457items
Magnesium aspartate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
91items
Magnesium lactate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Magnesium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,457 | 91 |
| Items, last 12 months | 89,052 | 1,083 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £291,600 | £28,873 |
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