Sevelamer vs Other zinc preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 66.9× as often as Other zinc preparations in March 2026 — 8,156 items versus 122 in England.
8,156items
Sevelamer · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Other zinc preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sevelamer versus Other zinc preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sevelamer · ╌ Other zinc preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sevelamer | Other zinc preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,156 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,273 | 1,220 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £161,958 | £2,205 |
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