Calcium carbonate Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
168
Total Quantity
5,456
NHS Cost
£568
vs National Avg
+155.3%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 168 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £568 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 168 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £568 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.3% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 168 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +155.3% vs national average |
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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.