Sevelamer vs Lanthanum carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 13.2× as often as Lanthanum carbonate in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 590 in England.
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
590items
Lanthanum carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sevelamer versus Lanthanum carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sevelamer · ╌ Lanthanum carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sevelamer | Lanthanum carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,786 | 590 |
| Items, last 12 months | 95,010 | 7,782 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £171,045 | £87,431 |
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