Magnesium lactate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 89.6× as often as Magnesium lactate in March 2026 — 8,156 items versus 91 in England.
91items
Magnesium lactate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,156items
Sevelamer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Magnesium lactate versus Sevelamer: national items dispensed by month
▬ Magnesium lactate · ╌ Sevelamer
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Magnesium lactate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 91 | 8,156 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,085 | 94,273 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £28,873 | £161,958 |
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