Calcium carbonate Prescribing at URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

117

Total Quantity

4,385

NHS Cost

£382

vs National Avg

+77.8%

URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 117 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £382 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	117
Total Quantity	4,385
Total NHS Cost	£382
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+77.8%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	117 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+77.8% 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.