Other calcium supplement preparations vs Magnesium aspartate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 4.6× as often as Other calcium supplement preparations in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 1,560 in England.
1,560items
Other calcium supplement preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other calcium supplement preparations versus Magnesium aspartate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other calcium supplement preparations · ╌ Magnesium aspartate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other calcium supplement preparations | Magnesium aspartate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,560 | 7,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,165 | 90,102 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £48,595 | £283,742 |
See the full profile for Other calcium supplement preparations or Magnesium aspartate.