Table 1.
Relative cost of commonly available oral phosphate binders in the United Kingdom
| Phosphate binders | Basic net price per tableta(£) | Usual dose range (g/d) | Annual cost range (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium hydroxide (475 mg) | 0.03 | 1.9–5.7 | 43.80–131.40 |
| Calcium carbonate (1.25 g) | 0.09 | 2.5–7.5 | 65.70–197.10 |
| Calcium acetate (1 g) | 0.11 | 2.0–6.0 | 80.30–240.90 |
| Sevelamer hydrochloride (800 mg) | 0.66 | 2.4–12.0 | 722.70–3613.50 |
| Lanthanum carbonate (500, 750, or 1,000 mg) | 1.27, 1.69, 1.80 | 1.5–3.0 | 1390.65–1971.00 |
Notes:
a
Costing and usual dose range taken from “British National Formulary 58”, BMJ Group and RPS Publishing 2009, London, United Kingdom. Costs to the NHS are greater than the net prices, which indicate relative cost.