Sevelamer vs Selenium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sevelamer was dispensed 76.3× as often as Selenium in May 2026 — 7,786 items versus 102 in England.
7,786items
Sevelamer · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
102items
Selenium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sevelamer versus Selenium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sevelamer · ╌ Selenium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sevelamer | Selenium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,786 | 102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 95,010 | 1,307 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £171,045 | £6,955 |