Calcium carbonate Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
4,544
NHS Cost
£418
vs National Avg
+143.2%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 160 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £418 to the NHS. This is 143.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £418 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.2% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +143.2% 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.