Calcium carbonate Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
5,244
NHS Cost
£457
vs National Avg
-21%

LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 52 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £457 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
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity5,244
Total NHS Cost£457
Presentations4 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.