Calcium carbonate Prescribing at RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
7,161
NHS Cost
£758
vs National Avg
+173.5%
RIDGE GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 180 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £758 to the NHS. This is 173.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,161 |
| Total NHS Cost | £758 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.5% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +173.5% 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.