Calcium carbonate vs Calcium gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 380.5× as often as Calcium gluconate in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 96 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
96items
Calcium gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Calcium gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Calcium gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Calcium gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 96 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 1,098 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £3,172 |
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