Calcium carbonate Prescribing at ELM SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

103

Total Quantity

6,744

NHS Cost

£764

vs National Avg

+56.5%

ELM SURGERY prescribed 103 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £764 to the NHS. This is 56.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	103
Total Quantity	6,744
Total NHS Cost	£764
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+56.5%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	103 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+56.5% 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.