Calcium carbonate Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+231.3%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 218 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,323 to the NHS. This is 231.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,323 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231.3% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +231.3% 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.