Calcium carbonate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
27.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+368.1%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 308 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,476 to the NHS. This is 368.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items308
Total Quantity27,758
Total NHS Cost£2,476
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+368.1%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice308 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference+368.1% 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.