Calcium carbonate vs Calcium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 18,072.0× as often as Calcium lactate in June 2026 — 36,144 items versus 2 in England.
36,144items
Calcium carbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Calcium lactate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Calcium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Calcium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Calcium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 36,144 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 434,168 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £204,740 | £5 |
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