Calcium carbonate Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
118
Total Quantity
3,498
NHS Cost
£339
vs National Avg
+79.3%
GP DIRECT prescribed 118 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £339 to the NHS. This is 79.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £339 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.3% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +79.3% 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.