Calcium carbonate Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Minerals | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
12.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+175.1%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 181 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,270 to the NHS. This is 175.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,270 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.1% |
Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 66 items |
| Difference | +175.1% 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.