Calcium carbonate Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
182
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+176.6%

NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 182 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,141 to the NHS. This is 176.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items182
Total Quantity10,896
Total NHS Cost£1,141
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+176.6%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice182 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+176.6% 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.