Calcium carbonate vs Calcium acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 5.2× as often as Calcium acetate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 7,023 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,023items
Calcium acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Calcium acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Calcium acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Calcium acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 7,023 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 84,366 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £62,628 |
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