Calcium carbonate Prescribing at ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

164

Total Quantity

5,083

NHS Cost

£540

vs National Avg

+149.2%

ST. LAWRENCE SURGERY prescribed 164 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £540 to the NHS. This is 149.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	164
Total Quantity	5,083
Total NHS Cost	£540
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+149.2%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	164 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+149.2% 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.