Calcium carbonate Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
146
Total Quantity
5,516
NHS Cost
£511
vs National Avg
+121.9%
LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 146 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £511 to the NHS. This is 121.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 146 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £511 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.9% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 146 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +121.9% 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.