Calcium carbonate Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

126

Total Quantity

5,074

NHS Cost

£487

vs National Avg

+91.5%

WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 126 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £487 to the NHS. This is 91.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	126
Total Quantity	5,074
Total NHS Cost	£487
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+91.5%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	126 items
National average per practice	66 items
Difference	+91.5% 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.