Magnesium aspartate vs Other zinc preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 69.6× as often as Other zinc preparations in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 104 in England.
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
104items
Other zinc preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium aspartate versus Other zinc preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium aspartate · ╌ Other zinc preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium aspartate | Other zinc preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,243 | 104 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,102 | 1,250 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £283,742 | £3,648 |
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