Calcium carbonate Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

120

Total Quantity

12.4K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+82.4%

POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 120 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,142 to the NHS. This is 82.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	120
Total Quantity	12,420
Total NHS Cost	£1,142
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+82.4%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	120 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+82.4% 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.