Calcium carbonate Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

143

Total Quantity

11.3K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+117.3%

HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 143 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,055 to the NHS. This is 117.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	143
Total Quantity	11,318
Total NHS Cost	£1,055
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+117.3%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	143 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+117.3% 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.