Magnesium lactate vs Sevelamer
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 96.1× as often as Magnesium lactate in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 81 in England.
81items
Magnesium lactate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Magnesium lactate | Sevelamer |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 81 | 7,786 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,077 | 95,010 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £17,412 | £171,045 |
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