Calcium carbonate Prescribing at HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

101

Total Quantity

2,974

NHS Cost

£289

vs National Avg

+53.5%

HEATHBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 101 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £289 to the NHS. This is 53.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	101
Total Quantity	2,974
Total NHS Cost	£289
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+53.5%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	101 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+53.5% 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.