Calcium carbonate Prescribing at MARKET SQUARE SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

9,288

NHS Cost

£841

vs National Avg

+112.8%

MARKET SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 140 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £841 to the NHS. This is 112.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	140
Total Quantity	9,288
Total NHS Cost	£841
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+112.8%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+112.8% 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.