Calcium carbonate Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
259
Total Quantity
5,793
NHS Cost
£587
vs National Avg
+293.6%
BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 259 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £587 to the NHS. This is 293.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,793 |
| Total NHS Cost | £587 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +293.6% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +293.6% 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.