Calcium carbonate Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
117
Total Quantity
8,164
NHS Cost
£738
vs National Avg
+77.8%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 117 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £738 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items117
Total Quantity8,164
Total NHS Cost£738
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+77.8%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice117 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+77.8% 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.