Calcium carbonate Prescribing at GIFFARD DRIVE SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
658
NHS Cost
£61
vs National Avg
-21%

GIFFARD DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 52 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £61 to the NHS. This is 21% below the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity658
Total NHS Cost£61
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-21%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference-21% 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.