Magnesium aspartate vs Other selenium preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 5.4× as often as Other selenium preparations in April 2026 — 7,302 items versus 1,350 in England.
7,302items
Magnesium aspartate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,350items
Other selenium preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Other selenium preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Other selenium preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Other selenium preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 7,302 | 1,350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,280 | 15,293 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £285,649 | £16,149 |
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