Calcium carbonate Prescribing at PENRYN SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

6,618

NHS Cost

£570

vs National Avg

+18.5%

PENRYN SURGERY prescribed 78 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £570 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	78
Total Quantity	6,618
Total NHS Cost	£570
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+18.5%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	78 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+18.5% 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.