Magnesium glycerophosphate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 1.8× as often as Magnesium glycerophosphate in April 2026 — 7,995 items versus 4,504 in England.
4,504items
Magnesium glycerophosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,995items
Sevelamer · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium glycerophosphate versus Sevelamer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium glycerophosphate · ╌ Sevelamer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Magnesium glycerophosphate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,504 | 7,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 54,359 | 94,830 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £321,819 | £167,315 |
See the full profile for Magnesium glycerophosphate or Sevelamer.