Calcium carbonate vs Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 34,267.0× as often as Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 1 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 925 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £15 |
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