Calcium carbonate Prescribing at THE SURGERY
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
1,748
NHS Cost
£253
vs National Avg
+14%
THE SURGERY prescribed 75 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £253 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
1
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 75 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £253 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 75 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.