Calcium carbonate Prescribing at LONG BARN LANE SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

5,402

NHS Cost

£456

vs National Avg

+35.3%

LONG BARN LANE SURGERY prescribed 89 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £456 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	89
Total Quantity	5,402
Total NHS Cost	£456
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+35.3%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	89 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+35.3% 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.