Aluminium hydroxide vs Calcium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 1,005.0× as often as Aluminium hydroxide in December 2023 — 1,005 items versus 1 in England.
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Aluminium hydroxide · December 2023
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Calcium carbonate · December 2023
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aluminium hydroxide versus Calcium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aluminium hydroxide · ╌ Calcium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2023
| Measure | Aluminium hydroxide | Calcium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2023 | 1 | 1,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31 | 11,263 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2023 | £14 | £23,502 |
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