Calcium carbonate vs Cinacalcet hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3.8× as often as Cinacalcet hydrochloride in May 2026 — 34,267 items versus 9,062 in England.
34,267items
Calcium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,062items
Cinacalcet hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium carbonate versus Cinacalcet hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium carbonate · ╌ Cinacalcet hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Cinacalcet hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 34,267 | 9,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 433,772 | 105,979 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,991 | £103,979 |
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