Calcium carbonate Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
125
Total Quantity
4,316
NHS Cost
£380
vs National Avg
+90%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 125 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £380 to the NHS. This is 90% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £380 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +90% 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.