Calcium carbonate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

105

Total Quantity

4,574

NHS Cost

£441

vs National Avg

+59.6%

HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 105 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 59.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	105
Total Quantity	4,574
Total NHS Cost	£441
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+59.6%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	105 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+59.6% 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.