Calcium carbonate Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£935
vs National Avg
+126.4%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 149 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £935 to the NHS. This is 126.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £935 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.4% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +126.4% 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.