Calcium carbonate Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
155
Total Quantity
9,498
NHS Cost
£996
vs National Avg
+135.6%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 155 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £996 to the NHS. This is 135.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £996 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.6% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +135.6% 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.