Calcium carbonate Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

293

Total Quantity

12.7K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+345.3%

THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 293 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,196 to the NHS. This is 345.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	293
Total Quantity	12,723
Total NHS Cost	£1,196
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+345.3%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	293 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+345.3% 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.