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 Items | 308 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,476 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +368.1% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 308 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +368.1% 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.