Calcium carbonate Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
3,439
NHS Cost
£314
vs National Avg
+67.2%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 110 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £314 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity3,439
Total NHS Cost£314
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+67.2%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+67.2% 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.