Calcium carbonate
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
9,713
NHS Cost
£186.4K
Practices
1,463
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Calcium carbonate is prescribed by 1,463 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,713 items were prescribed at a total cost of £186,355 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 668 | 18 | 37 | +462.1% ▲ |
| N | 393 | 8 | 49 | +643.9% ▲ |
| BN | 274 | 8 | 34 | +419.7% ▲ |
| E | 237 | 6 | 40 | +498.5% ▲ |
| M | 225 | 11 | 21 | +210.6% ▲ |
| HA | 216 | 5 | 43 | +554.5% ▲ |
| TS | 171 | 7 | 24 | +269.7% ▲ |
| OX | 152 | 3 | 51 | +668.2% ▲ |
| DH | 143 | 4 | 36 | +442.4% ▲ |
| PO | 135 | 5 | 27 | +309.1% ▲ |
| SK | 134 | 8 | 17 | +154.5% ▲ |
| B | 130 | 9 | 14 | +118.2% ▲ |
| PE | 119 | 9 | 13 | +100.0% ▲ |
| S | 102 | 8 | 13 | +93.9% ▲ |
| NG | 101 | 7 | 14 | +118.2% ▲ |
| UB | 100 | 3 | 33 | +404.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BOUNDS GREEN GROUP PRACTICE | 125 |
| WELLBN HEALTHCARE | 105 |
| BARTON HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE | 101 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Paragraph: Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.