Magnesium glycerophosphate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 1.7× as often as Magnesium glycerophosphate in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 4,526 in England.
4,526items
Magnesium glycerophosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium glycerophosphate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,526 | 7,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 54,412 | 95,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £321,341 | £171,045 |
See the full profile for Magnesium glycerophosphate or Sevelamer.