Calcium carbonate vs Cinacalcet hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcium carbonate was dispensed 3.9× as often as Cinacalcet hydrochloride in March 2026 — 36,530 items versus 9,253 in England.
36,530items
Calcium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,253items
Cinacalcet hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium carbonate | Cinacalcet hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 36,530 | 9,253 |
| Items, last 12 months | 436,397 | 103,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £205,253 | £104,490 |
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