Magnesium citrate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 5.9× as often as Magnesium citrate in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 1,330 in England.
1,330items
Magnesium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium citrate versus Sevelamer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium citrate · ╌ Sevelamer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium citrate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,330 | 7,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,590 | 95,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £103,526 | £171,045 |
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