Calcium carbonate Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Minerals | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
2,990
NHS Cost
£362
vs National Avg
-24%

WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 50 items of Calcium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £362 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Calcium carbonate is classified under Minerals in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity2,990
Total NHS Cost£362
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-24%

Calcium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice66 items
Difference-24% vs national average
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.