Calcium carbonate Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
201
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+205.5%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 201 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,147 to the NHS. This is 205.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items201
Total Quantity11,182
Total NHS Cost£1,147
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+205.5%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice201 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+205.5% vs national average
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.