Calcium carbonate Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
169
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+156.8%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 169 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,468 to the NHS. This is 156.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,468 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.8% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +156.8% 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.