Calcium carbonate Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
418
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+535.2%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 418 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 535.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 418 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +535.2% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 418 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +535.2% 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.