Other magnesium preparations vs Magnesium aspartate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Magnesium aspartate was dispensed 17.4× as often as Other magnesium preparations in May 2026 — 7,243 items versus 416 in England.
416items
Other magnesium preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,243items
Magnesium aspartate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other magnesium preparations versus Magnesium aspartate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other magnesium preparations · ╌ Magnesium aspartate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other magnesium preparations | Magnesium aspartate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 416 | 7,243 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,788 | 90,102 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,476 | £283,742 |
See the full profile for Other magnesium preparations or Magnesium aspartate.