Sevelamer vs Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 1,359.3× as often as Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate in March 2026 — 8,156 items versus 6 in England.
8,156items
Sevelamer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sevelamer versus Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sevelamer · ╌ Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sevelamer | Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,156 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,273 | 2,163 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £161,958 | £54 |
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